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Alence Family History

Alence 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: Lence, Bence, Lance, Spence, Dence, Dolence, Plenge, Valente, Fleece

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Where is the Alence family from?

You can see how Alence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alence family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alence families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alence's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alence families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alence 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 Alence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alence. 100% of Alence men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Alence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Alence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alence 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Alence. 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 112 military records available for the last name Alence. For the veterans among your Alence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alence lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alence in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alence 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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