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Alai Family History

Alai 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: Alam, Ali, Lai, Aloi, Arai, Aldi, Alavi, Alan, Asai, Alas

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Where is the Alai family from?

You can see how Alai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alai family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Alai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alai families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alai's in USA. California had the highest population of Alai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alai 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 Alai ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Alai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Alai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alai 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Alai. 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 88 military records available for the last name Alai. For the veterans among your Alai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alai lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alai in 1967 was 80, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alai 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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