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Alinsky Family History

Alinsky 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: Malinsky, Linsky, Glinsky, Kalinsky, Galinsky, Lansky, Kalinski

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Where is the Alinsky family from?

You can see how Alinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Alinsky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alinsky 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 Alinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alinsky. 100% of Alinsky men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Alinsky women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Alinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Alinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alinsky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Alinsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Alinsky. For the veterans among your Alinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alinsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alinsky in 1966 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alinsky 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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