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Alaran Family History

Alaran 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: Allman, Balaban, Laban, Amaral, Lapan, Aaron, Taran, Maran, Alban

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Where is the Alaran family from?

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What did your Alaran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alaran. 60% of Alaran men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Alaran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaran 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Alaran. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alaran. For the veterans among your Alaran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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