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Alanis Family History

Alanis Surname Meaning

Spanish (Alanís): habitational name from Alanís in Seville province. This surname is most common in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alanis family from?

You can see how Alanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alanis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alanis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Alanis families living in Worcestershire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Alanis's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Alanis families in 1891.
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What did your Alanis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alanis. 43% of Alanis men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Alanis women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alanis were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • House Work
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Alanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alanis 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Alanis. 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 360 military records available for the last name Alanis. For the veterans among your Alanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alanis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Alanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Alanis in 1955 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alanis 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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