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Alenson Family History

Alenson 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: Alexson, Arenson, Allenson, Benson, Anson, Glendon, Lenton, Stenson

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Where is the Alenson family from?

You can see how Alenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Alenson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alenson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Alenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Alenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alenson 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Alenson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Alenson. For the veterans among your Alenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alenson lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Alenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alenson in 1991 was 77, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alenson 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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