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Alrid Family History

Alrid 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: Alarid, Alred, April, Albin, Madrid, Ali, Allis, Alfred, Ard, Allred

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Where is the Alrid family from?

You can see how Alrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alrid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Alrid families living in Tennessee. This was about 68% of all the recorded Alrid's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Alrid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alrid 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 Alrid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alrid. 100% of Alrid 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Alrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alrid 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Alrid. 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 21 military records available for the last name Alrid. For the veterans among your Alrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alrid lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Alrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alrid in 1968 was 50, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alrid 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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