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Allien Family History

Allien 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, Allin, Gallien, Allie, Allman, Albin, Vallin, Ellen, Lien

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Where is the Allien family from?

You can see how Allien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Allien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Allien family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Allien's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Allien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allien 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 Allien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allien. 42% of Allien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Allien women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Waiter
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allien 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Allien. 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 241 military records available for the last name Allien. For the veterans among your Allien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allien lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Allien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Allien in 1966 was 59, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allien 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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