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Albu Family History

Albu Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the old personal name Albu from alb ‘white’ (from Latin albus)or a descriptive nickname from the same adjective.

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


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Where is the Albu family from?

You can see how Albu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Albu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Albu family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Albu's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Albu families in 1891.
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What did your Albu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Albu. 45% of Albu women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    45%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Albu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albu 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 822 immigration records available for the last name Albu. 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 271 military records available for the last name Albu. For the veterans among your Albu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albu lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Albu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Albu in 1953 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albu 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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