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Allai Family History

Allai 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: Allan, Allain, Allar, Allam, Alli, Pallas, Allen, Allum, Allman

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Where is the Allai family from?

You can see how Allai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Allai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Allai families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Allai's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Allai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allai 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 Allai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allai. 100% of Allai men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Allai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allai 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Allai. 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 18 military records available for the last name Allai. For the veterans among your Allai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allai lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Allai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Allai in 1960 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allai 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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