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Alameda Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from alameda ‘poplar grove’ a collective form of álamo ‘poplar’ or a habitational name from any of the many places called with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Alamo, Almeida, Olmeda, Landa, Ahumada, Almeda, Lalama, Aranda

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Where is the Alameda family from?

You can see how Alameda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alameda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alameda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Alameda families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Alameda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alameda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alameda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alameda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alameda. 50% of Alameda men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Alameda women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alameda were Milker and Typist Nya. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Rancher
    7%
  • Milker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Typist Nya
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alameda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alameda 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Alameda. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Alameda. For the veterans among your Alameda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alameda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Alameda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alameda in 1955 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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