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Albrightson Family History

Albrightson 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: Albritton, Brighton, Albright, Wrightson, Leighton, Albertson

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Where is the Albrightson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albrightson 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 Albrightson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albrightson. 43% of Albrightson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Fisherman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Albrightson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albrightson 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Albrightson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Albrightson. For the veterans among your Albrightson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albrightson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Albrightson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Albrightson in 1963 was 44, and 80 in 2003.

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