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Alu Family History

Alu Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Alù): variant of Aloi.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alu family from?

You can see how Alu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Alu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alu family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Alu's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Alu families in 1891.
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What did your Alu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alu. 40% of Alu 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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alu 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Alu. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Alu. For the veterans among your Alu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alu in 1962 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alu 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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