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Alconn Family History

Alconn 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: Alcorn, Alcon, Alton, Falcon, Aucoin, Mcconn, Alcock, Ancona, Alborn

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You can see how Alconn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alconn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alconn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Alconn family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alconn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alconn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Alconn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alconn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Alconn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Alconn. For the veterans among your Alconn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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