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Ailen Family History

Ailen 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, Arlen, Ailey, Kilen, Bailen, Aiken, Ailes, Wilen, Miles

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Where is the Ailen family from?

You can see how Ailen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ailen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Ailen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ailen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailen 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 Ailen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ailen. 100% of Ailen 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Ailen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Ailen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ailen. For the veterans among your Ailen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailen 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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