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Alons Family History

Alons 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: Arons, Alon, Alonso, Long, Alton, Amos, Avon, Malon, Allis, Alo

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Where is the Alons family from?

You can see how Alons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alons family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alons families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Alons families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alons's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alons. 100% of Alons men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Alons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alons 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Alons. 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 11 military records available for the last name Alons. For the veterans among your Alons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alons lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Alons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alons in 1968 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alons 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.

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