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Almason Family History

Almason 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: Amason, Almasy, Allison, Mason, Almas, Alman, Almazan, Almon, Alexson

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Where is the Almason family from?

You can see how Almason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almason family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Almason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Almason families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Almason's in USA. California had the highest population of Almason families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almason 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 Almason ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Almason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Almason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almason 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Almason. 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 25 military records available for the last name Almason. For the veterans among your Almason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Almason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Almason in 1963 was 91, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Almason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almason 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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