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Alessa Family History

Alessa 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: Lessa, Alessi, Ales, Gless, Pless, Alers, Latessa, Sessa, Ressa

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Where is the Alessa family from?

You can see how Alessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alessa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alessa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alessa 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 77 census records available for the last name Alessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alessa 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Alessa. 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 Alessa. For the veterans among your Alessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alessa lifespan?

Average Alessa life expectancy in 1969 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alessa 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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