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Alese Family History

Alese 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, Palese, Lese, Alesi, Plese, Lee, Halse, Sales, Ades, Reese

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Where is the Alese family from?

You can see how Alese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Alese families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Alese's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Alese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alese 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 252 census records available for the last name Alese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alese 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Alese. 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 70 military records available for the last name Alese. For the veterans among your Alese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Alese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alese in 1966 was 69, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alese 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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