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Allchin Family History

Allchin Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from a lost place called Alchhorn in Buxted (Sussex) recorded as Alsihorne in 1086, Alchehorne in 1412, and Alchin in 159.

See also Alcorn. The placename is of uncertain origin but contains Old English horn ‘horn’ in some topographic sense.

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


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Where is the Allchin family from?

You can see how Allchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Allchin families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Allchin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Allchin families in 1891.
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What did your Allchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Road Surveyor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allchin. 25% of Allchin men worked as a Road Surveyor and 75% of Allchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allchin were Heavy Lorry Driver 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

  • Road Surveyor
    25%
  • Farm Assistant
    25%
  • Motor Engineer
    25%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Allchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allchin 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 724 immigration records available for the last name Allchin. 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 655 military records available for the last name Allchin. For the veterans among your Allchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allchin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Allchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Allchin in 1957 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allchin 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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