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Almus Family History

Almus 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: Kalmus, Almas, Asmus, Alms, Albus, Allum, Amos, Rasmus, Allis, Malkus

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Where is the Almus family from?

You can see how Almus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Almus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Almus families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Almus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Almus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almus 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 224 census records available for the last name Almus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almus 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Almus. 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 131 military records available for the last name Almus. For the veterans among your Almus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almus lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Almus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Almus in 1991 was 80, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almus 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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