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Almen Name Meaning

Swedish (Almén): topographic or ornamental name from alm ‘elm’ + the common surname suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘descendant of’. Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farmsteads named Almen (‘the elm’). Jewish (Ashkenazic): status name from Yiddish almen ‘widower’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Almer, Almon, Allen, Alden, Alme, Alman, Kallen, Salmon, Lien, Alvin

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Almen Family Origin

Where is the Almen family from?

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You can see how Almen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Almen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Almen families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Almen's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Almen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Almen Family Occupations

What did your Almen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Almen. 50% of Almen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Almen Historical Records

What Almen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Almen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 767 immigration records available for the last name Almen. 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 Card

There are 485 military records available for the last name Almen. For the veterans among your Almen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Almen Life Expectancy

What is the average Almen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Almen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Almen in 1963 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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