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Aleckson Family History

Aleckson 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: Alexson, Blackson, Allison, Erickson, Lewison, Albertson, Akerson

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Where is the Aleckson family from?

You can see how Aleckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleckson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aleckson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Aleckson families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aleckson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aleckson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleckson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aleckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aleckson. 67% of Aleckson 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Aleckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleckson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Aleckson. 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 94 military records available for the last name Aleckson. For the veterans among your Aleckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleckson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Aleckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aleckson in 1961 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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