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Alessi Family History

Alessi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Alessio.

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


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Where is the Alessi family from?

You can see how Alessi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alessi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alessi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 54 Alessi families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Alessi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alessi families in 1920.
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What did your Alessi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alessi. 23% of Alessi men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Alessi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alessi were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Barber
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Seamstress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alessi 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Alessi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alessi. For the veterans among your Alessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alessi lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Alessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alessi in 1948 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alessi 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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