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Allanson Family History

Allanson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Allinson.

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


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Where is the Allanson family from?

You can see how Allanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allanson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 251 Allanson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Allanson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Allanson families in 1891.
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What did your Allanson 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 Allanson. 19% of Allanson men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Allanson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allanson were Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Allanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allanson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Allanson. 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 937 military records available for the last name Allanson. For the veterans among your Allanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allanson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Allanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Allanson in 1958 was 59, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allanson 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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