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Aller Name Meaning

German:: variant of Ahler . possibly a topographic name from the river Aller a tributary of the Weser. Compare Allar .

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


Similar surnames: Haller, Eller, Galler, Maller, Paller, Axler, Alder, Alles, Allert

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Where is the Aller family from?

You can see how Aller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 85 Aller families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Aller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aller families in 1891.
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What did your Aller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aller. 81% of Aller 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
    81%
  • Woollen Mender
    10%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Aller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aller 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Aller. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Aller. For the veterans among your Aller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aller lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Aller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Aller in 1948 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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