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Alkern Family History

Alkern 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: Alpern, Alker, Allen, Asker, Albert, Alger, Anker, Alter, Kern, Alder

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Where is the Alkern family from?

You can see how Alkern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alkern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alkern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alkern family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alkern's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Alkern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alkern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alkern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alkern. 100% of Alkern 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Alkern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alkern 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Alkern. 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 16 military records available for the last name Alkern. For the veterans among your Alkern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alkern lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Alkern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Alkern in 1966 was 71, and 77 in 2002.

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