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Allerman Family History

Allerman 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: Alleman, Alterman, Alderman, Ellerman, Allman, Ackerman, Allerton

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Where is the Allerman family from?

You can see how Allerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Allerman families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Allerman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Allerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allerman 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 Allerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allerman. 39% of Allerman men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Allerman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allerman were Foreman and Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Allerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Allerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allerman 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Allerman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Allerman. For the veterans among your Allerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Allerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Allerman in 1962 was 80, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allerman 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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