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Alpen Family History

Alpen 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: Allen, Alden, Almen, Alten, Aspen, Alpern, Alper, Alger, Alton, Olsen

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Where is the Alpen family from?

You can see how Alpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alpen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Alpen families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alpen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Alpen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alpen 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 Alpen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alpen. 100% of Alpen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpen 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Alpen. 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 Alpen. For the veterans among your Alpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Alpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Alpen in 1964 was 60, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alpen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alpen 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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