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Alesse Family History

Alesse 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: Alessi, Jesse, Lesser, Ales, Gless, Leske, Pless, Leise, Besse, Alers

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Where is the Alesse family from?

You can see how Alesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alesse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Alesse families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Alesse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alesse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alesse. 34% of Alesse men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Alesse women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alesse were Dairy Man and Winder. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Dairy Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
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What Alesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Alesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alesse 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Alesse. 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 64 military records available for the last name Alesse. For the veterans among your Alesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alesse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Alesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alesse in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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