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Allein Family History

Allein 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: Allen, Allin, Allain, Allwein, Allman, Albin, Vallin, Ellen, Allis

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Where is the Allein family from?

You can see how Allein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Allein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Allein families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Allein's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Allein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allein 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 Allein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allein. 56% of Allein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Allein women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    56%
  • Automobile Mechanie
    23%
  • Accountant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Allein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allein 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Allein. 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 23,000 military records available for the last name Allein. For the veterans among your Allein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Allein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Allein in 1953 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allein 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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