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Alania Family History

Alania Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Anania, Alanis, Alaniz, Landa, Lanza, Lalani, Lanik, Aldana, Arana

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Where is the Alania family from?

You can see how Alania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alania family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alania families living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alania's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Alania families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alania surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Alania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alania 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Alania. 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 9 military records available for the last name Alania. For the veterans among your Alania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alania lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Alania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Alania in 1944 was 32, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alania ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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