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Allenson Family History

Allenson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Allinson.

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


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Where is the Allenson family from?

You can see how Allenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Allenson families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Allenson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Allenson families in 1891.
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What did your Allenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Allenson. 88% of Allenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Nursery Governess
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Allenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allenson 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Allenson. 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 233 military records available for the last name Allenson. For the veterans among your Allenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Allenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Allenson in 1956 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allenson 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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