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Allenbaugh Family History

Allenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Allenbach.

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


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Where is the Allenbaugh family from?

You can see how Allenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allenbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Allenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Allenbaugh families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Allenbaugh's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Allenbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Allenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allenbaugh. 41% of Allenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Allenbaugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allenbaugh were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Coal Loader
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    32%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Allenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Allenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allenbaugh 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Allenbaugh. 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 519 military records available for the last name Allenbaugh. For the veterans among your Allenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Allenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Allenbaugh in 1945 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allenbaugh 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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