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Aless Family History

Aless 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: Ales, Gless, Pless, Alers, Less, Kless, Alessi, Bless, Alesi, Sales

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Where is the Aless family from?

You can see how Aless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aless family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Aless family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aless's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Aless families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aless surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Aless ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aless. 100% of Aless 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
    100%

What Aless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Aless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aless 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Aless. 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 18 military records available for the last name Aless. For the veterans among your Aless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aless lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Aless in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aless 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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