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Alech Family History

Alech 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: Lech, Blech, Olech, Aleck, Balch, Pech, Fleck, Flach, Lach, Vlach

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Where is the Alech family from?

You can see how Alech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alech families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alech's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alech. 60% of Alech 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Alech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alech 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Alech. 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 14 military records available for the last name Alech. For the veterans among your Alech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alech lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Alech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alech in 1988 was 62, and 49 in 2003.

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