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Alise Family History

Alise 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: Alire, Alice, Calise, Klise, Clise, Aloise, Halse, Lis, Bliss, Ali

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Where is the Alise family from?

You can see how Alise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alise families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Alise families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alise. 72% of Alise 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
    72%
  • Gardner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Alise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alise 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Alise. 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 62 military records available for the last name Alise. For the veterans among your Alise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alise lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alise in 1967 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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