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Alaman Family History

Alaman Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Aleman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alaman family from?

You can see how Alaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Alaman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Alaman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Alaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaman 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 Alaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alaman. 38% of Alaman 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Common Labor
    13%

What Alaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaman 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Alaman. 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 112 military records available for the last name Alaman. For the veterans among your Alaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Alaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alaman in 1957 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaman 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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