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Allingham Family History

Allingham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called The Allingham in Merstham Surrey.

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


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Where is the Allingham family from?

You can see how Allingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Allingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Allingham families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Allingham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Allingham families in 1891.
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What did your Allingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allingham. 22% of Allingham men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Allingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allingham were Postman and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Postman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Allingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allingham 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 Allingham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Allingham. For the veterans among your Allingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allingham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Allingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Allingham in 1960 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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