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Alark Family History

Alark 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: Clark, Lark, Mark, Black, Clare, Plank, Alam, Slack, Amari, Klar

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Where is the Alark family from?

You can see how Alark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alark families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alark's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Alark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alark 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 192 census records available for the last name Alark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alark 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Alark. 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 10 military records available for the last name Alark. For the veterans among your Alark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alark lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Alark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Alark in 1972 was 80, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alark 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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