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Alli Family History

Alli Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Ali. Compare Allee

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


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Where is the Alli family from?

You can see how Alli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Alli families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alli's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Alli families in 1891.
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What did your Alli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musical Artist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alli. 50% of Alli men worked as a Musical Artist and 100% of Alli 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musical Artist
    50%
  • Shop Boy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alli 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Alli. 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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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Alli. For the veterans among your Alli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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