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Allex Family History

Allex 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, Alley, Alles, Alex, Allee, Aller, Halley, Allum, Alger, Waller

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Where is the Allex family from?

You can see how Allex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allex family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allex families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Allex families living in Channel Islands. This was about 51% of all the recorded Allex's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Allex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allex 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 Allex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Bottle Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allex. 18% of Allex men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Allex women worked as a Bottle Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allex were Farm Hand and Seamstress.

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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

  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bottle Inspector
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allex 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Allex. 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 166 military records available for the last name Allex. For the veterans among your Allex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allex lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Allex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Allex in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allex 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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