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Aline Family History

Aline 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: Line, Maline, Kline, Saline, Axline, Cline, Alire, Alice, Valine

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Where is the Aline family from?

You can see how Aline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aline family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Aline family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aline's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Aline families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aline surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aline. 33% of Aline men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Aline women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aline were Labor and Saleslady. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aline 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Aline. 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 260 military records available for the last name Aline. For the veterans among your Aline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Aline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Aline in 1962 was 60, and 71 in 2002.

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