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Alo Family History

Alo Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Apulia): variant of Aloe. Filipino: unexplained. Samoan and Hawaiian: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alo family from?

You can see how Alo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Alo families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Alo's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Alo families in 1891.
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What did your Alo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alo. 39% of Alo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Alo women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alo were Farmer and Beauty Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Helper Laundry
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

What Alo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alo 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Alo. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Alo. For the veterans among your Alo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Alo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alo in 1962 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alo 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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