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Alleen Family History

Alleen 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: Allen, Allee, Allman, Ellen, Alden, Alleman, Killeen, Allred, Alsteen

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Where is the Alleen family from?

You can see how Alleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alleen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Alleen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alleen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alleen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alleen 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 Alleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alleen. 100% of Alleen women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Alleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alleen 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Alleen. 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 43 military records available for the last name Alleen. For the veterans among your Alleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alleen lifespan?

Average Alleen life expectancy in 1972 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alleen 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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