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Alsel Family History

Alsel 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: Amsel, Ansel, Asel, Allen, Halse, Alger, Angel, Olsen, Alter, Algeo

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Where is the Alsel family from?

You can see how Alsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Alsel families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Alsel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Alsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsel 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 23 census records available for the last name Alsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alsel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Alsel. For the veterans among your Alsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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