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Alens Family History

Alens 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: Ales, Alers, Akens, Arens, Lenz, Allen, Sales, Lees, Alexis, Ades

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Where is the Alens family from?

You can see how Alens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alens families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Alens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Alens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Alens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alens 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Alens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Alens. For the veterans among your Alens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Alens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alens in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alens 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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