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Alre Family History

Alre 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: Akre, Ale, Acre, Alme, Alire, Agre, Aloe, Alred, Ayre, Gale

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Where is the Alre family from?

You can see how Alre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alre families were found in USA in 1920. There were 3 Alre families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Alre families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alre 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 64 census records available for the last name Alre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alre 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Alre. 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 34 military records available for the last name Alre. For the veterans among your Alre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alre lifespan?

Average Alre life expectancy in 1982 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alre 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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