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Alnes Family History

Alnes 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: Agnes, Ales, Alles, Altes, Anes, Aynes, Alves, Barnes, Allen, Alger

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Where is the Alnes family from?

You can see how Alnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alnes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Alnes families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alnes 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 Alnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alnes. 40% of Alnes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Fisherman
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Alnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alnes 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Alnes. 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 78 military records available for the last name Alnes. For the veterans among your Alnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alnes in 1966 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alnes 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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