Allis Family History

Allis Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English female personal name Alis Alice (Old French Adeliz Ahelis Aalis Aliz). Alice together with its pet form Alison was one of the most popular names in both England and Scotland from the 13th century until the end of the medieval period.

The personal name is of ancient Germanic origin brought to England from France by the Normans; it is a shortened form of ancient Germanic Adalheidis which is composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ + haid ‘‘rank worth’’.

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

Similar surnames: Fallis, Rallis, Alles, Wallis, Ellis, Allin, Annis, Albin, Alley, Callis

167,000 record(s) for Allis

21K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
17K	Census and Voter Lists
121K	Member Trees

Where is the Allis family from?

You can see how Allis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Allis families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Allis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Allis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allis. 23% of Allis men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Allis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allis were Clerk and Housework.

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

23%

Farmer

22%

Salesman

11%

Clerk

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

14%

Teacher

12%

Housekeeper

11%

Housework

8%

What Allis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 17K census records available for the last name Allis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Allis. 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.

Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Allis. For the veterans among your Allis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Allis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Allis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Allis in 1957 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.