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Alinan Family History

Alinan 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: Linan, Allman, Lian, Linn, Kalina, Dinan, Alban, Guinan, Malina

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Where is the Alinan family from?

You can see how Alinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alinan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alinan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Alinan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alinan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Alinan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alinan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alinan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Alinan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Alinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alinan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Alinan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Alinan. For the veterans among your Alinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alinan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Alinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alinan in 1979 was 70, and 75 in 1988.

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