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Allyson Family History

Allyson 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: Allison, Ellyson, Clayson, Alliston, Asleson, Alexson, Callison

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Where is the Allyson family from?

You can see how Allyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allyson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Allyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Allyson families living in Alabama. This was about 42% of all the recorded Allyson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Allyson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allyson 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 Allyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allyson. 100% of Allyson men worked as a Clergyman.

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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

  • Clergyman
    100%

What Allyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Allyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allyson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Allyson. 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 47 military records available for the last name Allyson. For the veterans among your Allyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allyson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Allyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Allyson in 1972 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Allyson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allyson 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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