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Alphabet Family History

Alphabet 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: Alpha, Albert, Oliphant, Habel, Raphael, Haber, Elizabeth, Alber

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Where is the Alphabet family from?

You can see how Alphabet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alphabet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alphabet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alphabet family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alphabet's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Alphabet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alphabet 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 22 census records available for the last name Alphabet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphabet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Alphabet. 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 22 military records available for the last name Alphabet. For the veterans among your Alphabet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphabet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Alphabet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alphabet in 1969 was 47, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alphabet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alphabet 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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