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Alnutt Family History

Alnutt 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: Allnutt, Nutt, Arnett, Alcott, Arnott, Mcnutt, Annett, Lautt, Calcutt

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Where is the Alnutt family from?

You can see how Alnutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alnutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alnutt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Alnutt families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alnutt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Alnutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alnutt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alnutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alnutt. 36% of Alnutt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alnutt women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alnutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alnutt 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Alnutt. 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 174 military records available for the last name Alnutt. For the veterans among your Alnutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alnutt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Alnutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Alnutt in 1953 was 25, and 67 in 2004.

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