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Alben Family History

Alben Surname Meaning

see Alban.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Alben family from?

You can see how Alben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Alben families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Alben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alben families in 1891.
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What did your Alben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alben. 100% of Alben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alben 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Alben. 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 Alben. For the veterans among your Alben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alben lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Alben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Alben in 1962 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alben 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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