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Aleson Family History

Aleson 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: Asleson, Alexson, Oleson, Alfson, Alison, Alton, Alston, Leon, Elson

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Where is the Aleson family from?

You can see how Aleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Aleson families living in Fife. This was about 44% of all the recorded Aleson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Aleson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleson 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 Aleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aleson. 100% of Aleson 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%

What Aleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleson 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Aleson. 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 84 military records available for the last name Aleson. For the veterans among your Aleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Aleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aleson in 1964 was 60, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleson 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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