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Alson Family History

Alson 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: Alton, Alston, Elson, Anson, Malson, Alsop, Alcon, Almon, Balson

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Where is the Alson family from?

You can see how Alson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Alson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Alson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Alson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alson 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 Alson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alson. 70% of Alson 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
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    10%
  • Laundry Ironer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Alson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Alson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Alson. 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 919 military records available for the last name Alson. For the veterans among your Alson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Alson in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alson 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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