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Alea Family History

Alea 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: Alba, Ales, Ale, Aleo, Olea, Alyea, Lea, Blea, Alma, Galea

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Where is the Alea family from?

You can see how Alea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Alea families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Alea's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alea 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 893 census records available for the last name Alea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alea 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Alea. 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 604 military records available for the last name Alea. For the veterans among your Alea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Alea in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alea 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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