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Alumbaugh Family History

Alumbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Allenbach.

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


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Where is the Alumbaugh family from?

You can see how Alumbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alumbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alumbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Alumbaugh families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Alumbaugh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Alumbaugh families in 1880.
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What did your Alumbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alumbaugh. 30% of Alumbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Alumbaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alumbaugh were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alumbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alumbaugh 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Alumbaugh. 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 665 military records available for the last name Alumbaugh. For the veterans among your Alumbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alumbaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alumbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Alumbaugh in 1959 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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