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Alemann Family History

Alemann 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: Altmann, Alemany, Aleman, Klemann, Allman, Lehmann, Alleman, Dallmann

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Where is the Alemann family from?

You can see how Alemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alemann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Alemann family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alemann's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Alemann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alemann 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 Alemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shearer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alemann. 100% of Alemann men worked as a Shearer.

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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

  • Shearer
    100%

What Alemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Alemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alemann 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Alemann. 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 363 military records available for the last name Alemann. For the veterans among your Alemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alemann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Alemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Alemann in 1978 was 75, and 58 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alemann 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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