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Aleksa Family History

Aleksa 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: Oleksa, Ales, Alers, Lessa, Alexa, Aversa, Oleksy, Alessi, Oleksak

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Where is the Aleksa family from?

You can see how Aleksa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleksa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aleksa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Aleksa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aleksa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Aleksa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleksa 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 Aleksa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aleksa. 100% of Aleksa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aleksa women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Aleksa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Aleksa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleksa 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Aleksa. 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 200 military records available for the last name Aleksa. For the veterans among your Aleksa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleksa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aleksa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aleksa in 1961 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aleksa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleksa 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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