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Aleman Family History

Aleman Name Meaning

Spanish (Alemán): from alemán an ethnic name for a German also used as a nickname for a Spanish person having some connection with Germany. Compare Alleman 4 and Allemand English and Dutch: ethnic name from Old French aleman(d) ‘German’ (compare 1 above see also French Allemand and English Allman ). Swiss German and German: rare variant of Allemann .

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


Similar surnames: Alemany, Alleman, Allman, Alsman, Aikman, Ashman, Altmann, Elfman

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Where is the Aleman family from?

You can see how Aleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Aleman families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Aleman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aleman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aleman. 46% of Aleman men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Aleman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aleman were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Agricultor
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Aleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleman 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Aleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aleman. For the veterans among your Aleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Aleman in 1954 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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