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Alleson Family History

Alleson 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: Allison, Asleson, Allenson, Allen, Allerton, Alleman, Alliston

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Where is the Alleson family from?

You can see how Alleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alleson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Alleson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Alleson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alleson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alleson. 20% of Alleson men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Alleson women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alleson were Labor and Machine Operator. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alleson 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 711 immigration records available for the last name Alleson. 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 256 military records available for the last name Alleson. For the veterans among your Alleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alleson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Alleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alleson in 1979 was 27, and 94 in 2001.

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