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Alcain Family History

Alcain 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: Allain, Cain, Albin, Aucoin, Blain, Alban, Allan, Alphin, Alcorn

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Where is the Alcain family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcain 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 Alcain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcain. 100% of Alcain men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Alcain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcain 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Alcain. 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 Alcain. For the veterans among your Alcain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Alcain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alcain in 1968 was 50, and 39 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcain 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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