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Albans Family History

Albans Surname Meaning

variant of Alban with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Allbones.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Albans family from?

You can see how Albans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Albans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Albans families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Albans's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Albans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Albans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Albans. 100% of Albans men worked as a Farm Labourer and 78% of Albans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Household Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Albans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albans 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Albans. 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 254 military records available for the last name Albans. For the veterans among your Albans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Albans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Albans in 1969 was 60, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albans 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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