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Where is the Alms family from?

You can see how Alms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alms family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Alms families living in Sussex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Alms's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Alms families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alms 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Alms. 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 847 military records available for the last name Alms. For the veterans among your Alms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Alms in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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