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Alleston Family History

Alleston Surname Meaning

see Alliston.

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


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Where is the Alleston family from?

You can see how Alleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Alleston families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Alleston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alleston families in 1891.
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What did your Alleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alleston. 45% of Alleston men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 65% of Alleston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alleston were Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Corset Machinist
    12%
  • Barmaid
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alleston 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Alleston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Alleston. For the veterans among your Alleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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