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Allene Family History

Allene 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, Allende, Alleyne, Allee, Ellen, Alden, Almen, Alling, Ellena

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Where is the Allene family from?

You can see how Allene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Allene families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Allene's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Allene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allene 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 Allene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allene. 40% of Allene men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Allene women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allene were Janitor and Fills Batteries.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • House Wfe
    19%
  • Fills Batteries
    19%

What Allene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Allene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allene 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Allene. 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 55 military records available for the last name Allene. For the veterans among your Allene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allene lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Allene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Allene in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allene 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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