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Alplanalp Family History

Alplanalp 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: Abplanalp, Llanas, Aldana, Planas, Allan, Altland, Callanan, Allaway

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Where is the Alplanalp family from?

You can see how Alplanalp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alplanalp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alplanalp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Alplanalp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alplanalp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alplanalp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alplanalp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alplanalp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alplanalp. 56% of Alplanalp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Alplanalp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alplanalp 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Alplanalp. 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 21 military records available for the last name Alplanalp. For the veterans among your Alplanalp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alplanalp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Alplanalp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alplanalp in 1966 was 58, and 85 in 2000.

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