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Aleander Family History

Aleander 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: Alexander, Leander, Lander, Callander, Leader, Levander, Blender

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Where is the Aleander family from?

You can see how Aleander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aleander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Aleander family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Aleander's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Aleander families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleander 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 Aleander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aleander. 43% of Aleander men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Aleander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aleander were Porter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Aleander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Aleander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleander 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Aleander. 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 54 military records available for the last name Aleander. For the veterans among your Aleander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleander lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Aleander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aleander in 1979 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aleander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleander 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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