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Allsen Family History

Allsen 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: Allen, Kallsen, Allman, Olsen, Ellen, Elsen, Alden, Allred, Almen

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Where is the Allsen family from?

You can see how Allsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Allsen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Allsen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Allsen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Allsen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Allsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Allsen. 45% of Allsen men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Watchmaker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Allsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allsen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Allsen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Allsen. For the veterans among your Allsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Allsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Allsen in 1967 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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