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Allkire Family History

Allkire 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: Allaire, Alkire, Allgire, Alire, Dallaire, Alguire, Allie, Allwine

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Where is the Allkire family from?

You can see how Allkire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allkire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Allkire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Allkire families living in Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Allkire's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Allkire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allkire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Allkire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allkire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Allkire. 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 27 military records available for the last name Allkire. For the veterans among your Allkire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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