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Alcook Family History

Alcook 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: Alcock, Cook, Aycock, Look, Alcott, Alcorn, Mccook, Acock, Alcon

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Where is the Alcook family from?

You can see how Alcook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Alcook families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcook's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alcook families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Alcook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcook 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Alcook. 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 14 military records available for the last name Alcook. For the veterans among your Alcook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcook lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Alcook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alcook in 1972 was 79, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcook 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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