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Alum Family History

Alum Surname Meaning

see Allam. see Alam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Alum family from?

You can see how Alum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Alum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Alum families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Alum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alum. 100% of Alum 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alum 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Alum. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Alum. For the veterans among your Alum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Alum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alum in 1969 was 76, and 87 in 2003.

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