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Alessander Family History

Alessander 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: Alexander, Alessandro, Levander, Auslander, Flessner, Leander

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Where is the Alessander family from?

You can see how Alessander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alessander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alessander families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Alessander families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alessander's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Alessander families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Alessander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alessander 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Alessander. 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 8 military records available for the last name Alessander. For the veterans among your Alessander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alessander lifespan?

Average Alessander life expectancy in 1975 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alessander 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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