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Allans Family History

Allans Surname Meaning

see Allens.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Allans family from?

You can see how Allans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Allans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Allans families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Allans's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Allans families in 1891.
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What did your Allans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Allans. 100% of Allans 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 443 census records available for the last name Allans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allans 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Allans. 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 14 military records available for the last name Allans. For the veterans among your Allans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allans lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Allans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Allans in 1973 was 79, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allans 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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