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Alner Family History

Alner Surname Meaning

Meaning ‘one who checks measurements of cloth’ from Middle English alner alnard, derivative of Old French aune ‘ell’ from a derivative of French aune ‘ell’.

See Allnatt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Alner family from?

You can see how Alner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Alner families living in Dorset. This was about 72% of all the recorded Alner's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Alner families in 1891.
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What did your Alner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alner. 34% of Alner men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Alner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alner were Plasterer and Unpaid Dom Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Plasterer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Poultry dairy Farmer
    4%
  • Unpaid Dom Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alner 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Alner. 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 214 military records available for the last name Alner. For the veterans among your Alner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Alner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alner in 1957 was 62, and 85 in 2000.

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