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Aleston Family History

Aleston 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: Alston, Leston, Allston, Alton, Alderton, Elston, Preston, Allerton

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Where is the Aleston family from?

You can see how Aleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aleston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Aleston families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aleston's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Aleston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleston 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 Aleston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Aleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleston 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Aleston. 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 17 military records available for the last name Aleston. For the veterans among your Aleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleston lifespan?

Average Aleston life expectancy in 1996 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleston 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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