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Alcorne Family History

Alcorne 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, Alborn, Corne, Alcon, Alcorta, Falcone, Allcorn, Acorn

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Where is the Alcorne family from?

You can see how Alcorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcorne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Alcorne families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Alcorne families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcorne's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Alcorne families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcorne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Alcorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Alcorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcorne 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alcorne. 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 9 military records available for the last name Alcorne. For the veterans among your Alcorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcorne lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Alcorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alcorne in 1978 was 63, and 77 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcorne 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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