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Allenbach Family History

Allenbach Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: habitational name from any of several places called Allenbach e.g. in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany.

Compare Allebach, Allenbaugh, and Alumbaugh.

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


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Where is the Allenbach family from?

You can see how Allenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Allenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Allenbach families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Allenbach's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Allenbach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allenbach 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 Allenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allenbach. 67% of Allenbach men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Allenbach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allenbach were Plumber and Housekeeper.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Allenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allenbach 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Allenbach. 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 234 military records available for the last name Allenbach. For the veterans among your Allenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Allenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Allenbach in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allenbach 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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