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Alaander Family History

Alaander 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: Alexander, Lander, Callander, Glander, Olander, Elander, Leander

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Where is the Alaander family from?

You can see how Alaander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaander family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Alaander family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alaander's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Alaander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Alaander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Alaander. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alaander. For the veterans among your Alaander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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