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Alonson Family History

Alonson 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: Aronson, Alonso, Malonson, London, Tronson, Anson, Allison, Alfonso

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Where is the Alonson family from?

You can see how Alonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alonson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Alonson families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Alonson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Alonson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alonson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Alonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alonson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Alonson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alonson. For the veterans among your Alonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alonson lifespan?

Average Alonson life expectancy in 1976 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alonson 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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