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Alin Family History

Alin Name Meaning

see Ayling .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Amin, Albin, Lin, Malin, Ali, Palin, Olin, Agin, Ahlin, Kalin

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Where is the Alin family from?

You can see how Alin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Alin families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alin's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Alin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alin. 29% of Alin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Alin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alin were Carpenter and Salesman. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alin. 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 305 military records available for the last name Alin. For the veterans among your Alin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Alin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alin in 1963 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

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