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Alker Family History

Alker Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Alger. English: habitational name from Altcar, Lancashire.

This name means ‘marshland by the River Alt’ from Old Norse kjarr ‘marsh’ and the river name Alt.

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


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Where is the Alker family from?

You can see how Alker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 557 Alker families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Alker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alker families in 1891.
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What did your Alker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alker. 21% of Alker men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Alker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alker were Joiner and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    21%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    13%
  • Joiner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Alker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alker 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Alker. For the veterans among your Alker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Alker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Alker in 1964 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alker 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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