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Aleshire Family History

Aleshire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Elscheid or Ellscheid (via the intermediate forms Elshite and Aleshite):

variant of Ehlscheid a habitational name from Ehlscheid a place in Rhineland-Palatinate.

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


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Where is the Aleshire family from?

You can see how Aleshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aleshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Aleshire families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aleshire's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Aleshire families in 1891.
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What did your Aleshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aleshire. 20% of Aleshire men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Aleshire women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aleshire were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Salesgirl
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Aleshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aleshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleshire 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Aleshire. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aleshire. For the veterans among your Aleshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleshire lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aleshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aleshire in 1958 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleshire 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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