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Aleman Family History

Aleman Surname Meaning

Spanish (Alemán): from alemán an ethnic name for a German also used as a nickname for a Spanish person having some connection with Germany.

Compare Alleman 4 and Allemand. English and Dutch: ethnic name from Old French aleman(d) ‘German’ (compare 1 above see also French Allemand and English Allman).

Swiss German and German: rare variant of Allemann.

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


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Where is the Aleman family from?

You can see how Aleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Aleman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aleman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aleman families in 1891.
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What did your Aleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aleman. 100% of Aleman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Aleman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aleman. For the veterans among your Aleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Aleman in 1954 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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