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Allinn Family History

Allinn 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: Alling, Allin, Allen, Allman, Albin, Vallin, Linn, Halling, Allis

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Where is the Allinn family from?

You can see how Allinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allinn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Allinn family living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Allinn's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Allinn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Allinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allinn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Allinn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Allinn. For the veterans among your Allinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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