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Alaina Family History

Alaina 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: Alagna, Albin, Laine, Kalina, Araiza, Blain, Alling, Malina, Aldana

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Where is the Alaina family from?

You can see how Alaina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alaina family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Alaina's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alaina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaina 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 43 census records available for the last name Alaina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaina 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Alaina. 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 Alaina. For the veterans among your Alaina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alaina

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