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Albus Family History

Albus Name Meaning

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Weiss ‘white’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alber, Albu, Albin, Alban, Ales, Klaus, Mabus, Baldus, Malkus, Lebus

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Where is the Albus family from?

You can see how Albus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Albus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Albus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Albus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Albus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Albus. 36% of Albus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Albus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albus were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Albus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 476 immigration records available for the last name Albus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Albus. For the veterans among your Albus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Albus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Albus in 1956 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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