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Alberson Family History

Alberson Surname Meaning

Variant of Albertson.

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


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Where is the Alberson family from?

You can see how Alberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Alberson families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Alberson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alberson families in 1891.
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What did your Alberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alberson. 100% of Alberson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Alberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberson 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Alberson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alberson. For the veterans among your Alberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Alberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alberson in 1960 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberson 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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