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Alayo Family History

Alayo 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: Alamo, Alam, Algeo, Asato, Araya, Pelayo, Amaro, Alo, Plato, Lay

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Where is the Alayo family from?

You can see how Alayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alayo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alayo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Alayo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Alayo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alayo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Alayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alayo 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Alayo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Alayo. For the veterans among your Alayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alayo lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Alayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alayo in 1984 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alayo 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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