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Alender Family History

Alender 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: Blender, Lender, Arender, Olender, Calender, Allender, Alexander

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Where is the Alender family from?

You can see how Alender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Alender families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Alender's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alender families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alender. 40% of Alender men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Alender women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alender were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alender 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Alender. 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 170 military records available for the last name Alender. For the veterans among your Alender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alender lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Alender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alender in 1964 was 68, and 71 in 2000.

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