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Alabaster Family History

Alabaster Surname Meaning

see Arblaster.

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


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Where is the Alabaster family from?

You can see how Alabaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alabaster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Alabaster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Alabaster families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Alabaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alabaster families in 1891.
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What did your Alabaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alabaster. 42% of Alabaster men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Alabaster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alabaster were Cabinet Maker and Dressmaker.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    42%
  • French Polisher
    25%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Alabaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Alabaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alabaster 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Alabaster. 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 516 military records available for the last name Alabaster. For the veterans among your Alabaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alabaster lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Alabaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alabaster in 1956 was 48, and 87 in 2002.

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