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Alne Family History

Alne 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: Arne, Aune, Ale, Alme, Anne, Aloe, Agne, Gale, An, Hale

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Where is the Alne family from?

You can see how Alne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alne family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alne's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Alne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alne. 44% of Alne men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Alne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alne were Baker and Housework. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Baker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Alne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alne 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Alne. 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 36 military records available for the last name Alne. For the veterans among your Alne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Alne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Alne in 1964 was 71, and 64 in 2000.

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