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Alisen Family History

Alisen 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: Alison, Allen, Olsen, Lien, Eisen, Elsen, Alden, Almen, Allison

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Where is the Alisen family from?

You can see how Alisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alisen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Alisen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Alisen family living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alisen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alisen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alisen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Alisen 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 Alisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alisen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Alisen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Alisen. For the veterans among your Alisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alisen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Alisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alisen in 1970 was 71, and 99 in 2000.

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