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Alroy Family History

Alroy 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: Alloy, Loy, Alton, Troy, Aro, Leroy, Roy, Alo, Aaron, Arrow

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Where is the Alroy family from?

You can see how Alroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alroy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Alroy family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Alroy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alroy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alroy 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 Alroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alroy. 100% of Alroy men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Alroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alroy 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Alroy. 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 54 military records available for the last name Alroy. For the veterans among your Alroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alroy lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Alroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alroy in 1985 was 61, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alroy 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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