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Almett Family History

Almett 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: Albert, Flett, Emmett, Almen, Arnett, Almer, Pallett, Lett, Alcott

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Where is the Almett family from?

You can see how Almett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Almett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Almett families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Almett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Almett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Almett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Almett. 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 Almett. For the veterans among your Almett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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