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Alanby Family History

Alanby 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: Albany, Clasby, Alanis, Danby, Blaney, Alan, Lauby, Canby, Slaby

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Where is the Alanby family from?

You can see how Alanby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alanby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alanby family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Alanby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alanby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alanby 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 25 census records available for the last name Alanby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alanby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Alanby. 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 Alanby. For the veterans among your Alanby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alanby 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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