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Ailman Family History

Ailman 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: Allman, Aikman, Ahlman, Alman, Kilman, Tilman, Gilman, Mailman

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Where is the Ailman family from?

You can see how Ailman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ailman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ailman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ailman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ailman 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 Ailman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ailman. 100% of Ailman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Ailman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Ailman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailman 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ailman. 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 Ailman. For the veterans among your Ailman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ailman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ailman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ailman in 1972 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ailman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ailman 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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