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Allem Family History

Allem 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, Allum, Alley, Alles, Allam, Allee, Aller, Halley, Alger

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Where is the Allem family from?

You can see how Allem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Allem families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Allem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Allem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allem 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 Allem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Allem. 60% of Allem 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Allem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allem 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Allem. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Allem. For the veterans among your Allem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Allem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Allem in 1962 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allem 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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