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Alana Family History

Alana Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the female personal name Alana feminine form of Alano.

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


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Where is the Alana family from?

You can see how Alana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Alana families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Alana's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alana. 100% of Alana 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%

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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Alana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alana 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Alana. 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 84 military records available for the last name Alana. For the veterans among your Alana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alana lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Alana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Alana in 1971 was 37, and 75 in 2003.

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