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Allas Family History

Allas 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: Pallas, Dallas, Allis, Hallas, Ballas, Atlas, Almas, Allan, Gallas

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Where is the Allas family from?

You can see how Allas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Allas families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Allas's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Allas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allas 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 Allas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allas. 44% of Allas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Allas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allas were Clerk and House Work.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allas 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Allas. 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 113 military records available for the last name Allas. For the veterans among your Allas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Allas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Allas in 1967 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allas 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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