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Alshire Family History

Alshire 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: Abshire, Aleshire, Shire, Alire, Allaire, Alguire, Alkire, Allgire

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Where is the Alshire family from?

You can see how Alshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alshire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Alshire families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Alshire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alshire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alshire 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 Alshire ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Alshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Alshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alshire 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Alshire. 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 68 military records available for the last name Alshire. For the veterans among your Alshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alshire lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Alshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alshire in 1984 was 63, and 59 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alshire 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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