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Alpha Family History

Alpha Surname Meaning

German: humanistic (Hellenized) form of the surname Aa (which is probably derived from a river name) adopted with reference to the first letter of the Greek alphabet.

West African (mainly Sierra Leone): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alpha family from?

You can see how Alpha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alpha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Alpha families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alpha's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alpha families in 1891.
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What did your Alpha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alpha. 27% of Alpha men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Alpha women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alpha were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alpha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpha 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Alpha. 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 561 military records available for the last name Alpha. For the veterans among your Alpha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Alpha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alpha in 1963 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

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