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Allin Family History

Allin Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Allen. Swedish: variant of Ahlin.

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


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Where is the Allin family from?

You can see how Allin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 192 Allin families living in Devon. This was about 18% of all the recorded Allin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Allin families in 1891.
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What did your Allin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allin. 34% of Allin men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Allin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allin were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Allin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allin 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Allin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Allin. For the veterans among your Allin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Allin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Allin in 1961 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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