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Ale Family History

Ale Surname Meaning

Spanish (Andalusia; Alé): unexplained. Italian (Sicily; Alé): probably a variant of Aleo.

English: from the Middle English personal name Ale a short form of any of various personal names beginning with Al- such as Alexander, Alice, or Alison.

English: variant of Hale with loss of initial H-.

Dutch: from the personal name Aal or Ale, a short form of any of various names beginning with Al- such as Albert or Alewijn.

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


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Where is the Ale family from?

You can see how Ale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ale families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ale families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ale 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 Ale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ale. 79% of Ale 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    22%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Ale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ale 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ale. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Ale. For the veterans among your Ale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ale lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ale in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ale 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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