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Allenback Family History

Allenback 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: Allenbach, Aulenbach, Kallenbach, Hallenbeck, Dallenbach, Altenbach

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Where is the Allenback family from?

You can see how Allenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Allenback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Allenback families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Allenback's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Allenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allenback. 60% of Allenback 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Allenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allenback 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Allenback. 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 65 military records available for the last name Allenback. For the veterans among your Allenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allenback lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Allenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Allenback in 1959 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allenback 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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