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Als Family History

Als 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: Ali, Alo, Alm, Ales, Ale, Alf, Al, Aas, Alt, All

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Where is the Als family from?

You can see how Als families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Als family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Als families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Als families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Als's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Als families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Als surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Als ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Als ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Als. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Als 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Als. 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 178 military records available for the last name Als. For the veterans among your Als ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Als lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Als life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Als in 1966 was 70, and 101 in 2001.

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