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Alnor Family History

Alnor 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: Agnor, Allor, Alger, Alton, Alter, Amor, Alder, Gaynor, Alo, Astor

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Where is the Alnor family from?

You can see how Alnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alnor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alnor family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Alnor's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alnor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alnor. 100% of Alnor men worked as a Handyman. .

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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

  • Handyman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Alnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alnor 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Alnor. 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 28 military records available for the last name Alnor. For the veterans among your Alnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alnor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Alnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alnor in 1967 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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