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Alier Family History

Alier Name 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: Alger, Lier, Alter, Plier, Alder, Alber, Almer, Blier, Alper, Klier

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Where is the Alier family from?

You can see how Alier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Alier families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alier families in 1891.
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What did your Alier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalers was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alier. 50% of Alier men worked as a Jornalers. .

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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

  • Jornalers
    50%
  • Wood Cutter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Alier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alier 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Alier. 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 417 military records available for the last name Alier. For the veterans among your Alier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Alier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alier in 1969 was 31, and 46 in 2003.

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