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Alred Family History

Alred Name Meaning

English: variant of Allred . See Aldred

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


Similar surnames: Allred, Allread, Allee, Arey, Acres, Albee, Albea, Alles, Lied, Alden

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Where is the Alred family from?

You can see how Alred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Alred families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Alred's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Alred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alred. 100% of Alred men worked as an Insurance Agent and 84% of Alred 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Alred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alred 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Alred. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alred. For the veterans among your Alred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alred lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alred in 1962 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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