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Alig Family History

Alig Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of any of the many ancient Germanic personal names formed with adal ‘noble’.

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


Similar surnames: Altig, Alix, Aldi, Aldag, Ales, Ulin, Galin, Lim, Illig, Balik

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Where is the Alig family from?

You can see how Alig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alig family living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alig's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Alig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alig. 100% of Alig 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 Alig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alig 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Alig. 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 804 military records available for the last name Alig. For the veterans among your Alig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Alig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alig in 1956 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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