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Alanson Family History

Alanson 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: Allanson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Blanton, Allison, Clayson

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Where is the Alanson family from?

You can see how Alanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alanson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Alanson families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Alanson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alanson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alanson 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 Alanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alanson. 100% of Alanson women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Alanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alanson 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Alanson. 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 116 military records available for the last name Alanson. For the veterans among your Alanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alanson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Alanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Alanson in 1971 was 49, and 45 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alanson 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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