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Alheim Family History

Alheim 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: Manheim, Heim, Opheim, Gleim, Solheim, Kvalheim, Allen, Helm, Albert

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Where is the Alheim family from?

You can see how Alheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alheim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Alheim families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Alheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alheim 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 Alheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alheim. 29% of Alheim men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Hauling
    15%

What Alheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Alheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alheim 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Alheim. 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 266 military records available for the last name Alheim. For the veterans among your Alheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alheim in 1963 was 81, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alheim 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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