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Albes Family History

Albes 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: Alber, Ales, Alles, Albee, Altes, Albus, Albers, Alves, Albea, Allen

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Where is the Albes family from?

You can see how Albes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Albes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Albes families living in Missouri. This was about 23% of all the recorded Albes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Albes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Albes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albes. 29% of Albes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Accountant
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Albes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albes 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Albes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 240 military records available for the last name Albes. For the veterans among your Albes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Albes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Albes in 1967 was 69, and 89 in 1997.

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