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Alamson Family History

Alamson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Adamson, Lamson, Samson, Allison, Ramson, Clayson, Gladson, Glasson

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Where is the Alamson family from?

You can see how Alamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alamson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Alamson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Alamson families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alamson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Alamson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Alamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alamson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Alamson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alamson. For the veterans among your Alamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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