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Alberd Family History

Alberd 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: Albert, Alber, Albers, Alberg, Alberda, Alger, Alter, Alder, Amberg

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Where is the Alberd family from?

You can see how Alberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alberd families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Alberd families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Alberd's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alberd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alberd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alberd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alberd. 75% of Alberd men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    75%
  • Labor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Alberd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberd 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Alberd. 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 19 military records available for the last name Alberd. For the veterans among your Alberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Alberd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alberd in 1965 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alberd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberd 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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