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Alett Family History

Alett 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: Flett, Lett, Plett, Klett, Albert, Brett, Lott, Fleet, Blatt, Klette

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Where is the Alett family from?

You can see how Alett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Alett families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Alett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Alett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alett 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Alett. 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 military records available for the last name Alett. For the veterans among your Alett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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