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Ally Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Ali . Americanized form of French Alie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alli, Aly, Tally, Aley, Bally, Mally, Lally, Alls, Hally, Dally

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Where is the Ally family from?

You can see how Ally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ally families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Ally families living in North Carolina. This was about 15% of all the recorded Ally's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Ally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ally surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fancy Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ally. 38% of Ally men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ally women worked as a Fancy Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ally were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fancy Stitcher
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ally. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Ally. For the veterans among your Ally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ally lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ally in 1943 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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