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Alsey Family History

Alsey 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: Halsey, Alley, Apsey, Elsey, Alvey, Aley, Allen, Halley, Halse, Alger

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Where is the Alsey family from?

You can see how Alsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Alsey families living in Leicestershire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Alsey's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Alsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsey 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 Alsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alsey. 100% of Alsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Alsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Alsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Alsey. 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 113 military records available for the last name Alsey. For the veterans among your Alsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Alsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alsey in 1978 was 84, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsey 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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