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Alp Family History

Alp Name Meaning

from Middle English alp(e) ‘bullfinch’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ali, Alo, Asp, Alm, Olp, Ale, Alf, Kalp, Al, Alt

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Where is the Alp family from?

You can see how Alp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Alp families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Alp's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Alp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alp ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alp 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Alp. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Alp. For the veterans among your Alp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Alp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alp in 1973 was 76, and 76 in 2003.

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