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Alken Family History

Alken 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: Allen, Alden, Almen, Alten, Aken, Aiken, Alker, Asker, Alger, Alton

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Where is the Alken family from?

You can see how Alken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Alken families living in Illinois. This was about 73% of all the recorded Alken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alken. 50% of Alken men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alken women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Alken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alken 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Alken. 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 859 military records available for the last name Alken. For the veterans among your Alken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Alken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alken in 1961 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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