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Ally Family History

Ally Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Ali. Americanized form of French Alie.

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


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Where is the Ally family from?

You can see how Ally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ally families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ally's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ally families in 1891.
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What did your Ally ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ally. 82% of Ally 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ally 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ally. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ally. For the veterans among your Ally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ally lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ally in 1943 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ally

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ally 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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