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Alchin Family History

Alchin Surname Meaning

see Allchin.

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


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Where is the Alchin family from?

You can see how Alchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Alchin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Alchin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alchin 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 Alchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alchin. 100% of Alchin men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Alchin 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Alchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Alchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alchin 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Alchin. 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 307 military records available for the last name Alchin. For the veterans among your Alchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alchin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Alchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alchin in 1961 was 56, and 10 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alchin 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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