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Alpern Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern .

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


Similar surnames: Alpert, Alperin, Halpern, Alper, Halperin, Galper, Galperin, Halper

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Where is the Alpern family from?

You can see how Alpern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alpern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Alpern families living in Michigan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Alpern's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Alpern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alpern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alpern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alpern. 25% of Alpern men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Alpern women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alpern were Tailor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alpern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpern 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Alpern. 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 480 military records available for the last name Alpern. For the veterans among your Alpern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpern lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Alpern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alpern in 1945 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

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