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Alheit Family History

Alheit 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: Albert, Heit, Alpert, Allert, Allen, Alger, Albin, Alter, Mallet

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Where is the Alheit family from?

You can see how Alheit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alheit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alheit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Alheit families living in Maryland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Alheit's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Alheit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alheit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alheit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alheit. 43% of Alheit men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Alheit women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Alheit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Alheit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alheit 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Alheit. 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 213 military records available for the last name Alheit. For the veterans among your Alheit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alheit lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Alheit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alheit in 1968 was 89, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alheit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alheit 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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