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Allemann Family History

Allemann Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from the name of the Alemanni, an ancient Germanic tribe living in the area north of Lake Constance at the time of the Roman Empire, later used as a designation for a German living in the vicinity of the Romance speaking lands.

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


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Where is the Allemann family from?

You can see how Allemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allemann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Allemann families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Allemann's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Allemann families in 1880.
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What did your Allemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allemann. 65% of Allemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Allemann women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Allemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allemann 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Allemann. 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 331 military records available for the last name Allemann. For the veterans among your Allemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allemann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Allemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Allemann in 1963 was 68, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allemann 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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