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Allden Family History

Allden Surname Meaning

see Alden.

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


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Where is the Allden family from?

You can see how Allden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Allden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Allden families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Allden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Allden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allden. 34% of Allden men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Allden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allden were Printer Assistant and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Surf Commission Agents Cle Unemploy
    34%
  • Printer Assistant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Allden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Allden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allden 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Allden. 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 330 military records available for the last name Allden. For the veterans among your Allden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Allden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Allden in 1973 was 80, and 98 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allden 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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