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Alright Family History

Alright 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: Albright, Akright, Wright, Light, Bright, Slight, Sleight, Enright

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Where is the Alright family from?

You can see how Alright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Alright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Alright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alright 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Alright. 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 29 military records available for the last name Alright. For the veterans among your Alright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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