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Allenn Family History

Allenn 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, Allman, Ellen, Alden, Alleman, Almen, Alling, Ellena, Alley

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Where is the Allenn family from?

You can see how Allenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allenn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Allenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Allenn families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Allenn's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Allenn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allenn 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 Allenn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allenn. 100% of Allenn men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Allenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allenn 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Allenn. 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 40 military records available for the last name Allenn. For the veterans among your Allenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allenn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Allenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Allenn in 1988 was 72, and 95 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allenn 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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