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Alaban Family History

Alaban 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: Balaban, Laban, Alban, Albany, Allman, Albin, Lapan, Caban, Alba

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Where is the Alaban family from?

You can see how Alaban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alaban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Alaban family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alaban's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Alaban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaban 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 Alaban ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Alaban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaban 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Alaban. 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 11 military records available for the last name Alaban. For the veterans among your Alaban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaban lifespan?

Average Alaban life expectancy in 1986 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaban 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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