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Alao Family History

Alao Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): unexplained. Filipino: metonymic occupational name from a Hispanicized form of Ilokano alaw a term denoting a method used to get back a lost spirit.

In some cases possibly also Portuguese (Alão): from the personal name Alão an equivalent of Alan.

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


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You can see how Alao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alao family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alao families in 1920.
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There are 55 census records available for the last name Alao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alao 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Alao. 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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There are 57 military records available for the last name Alao. For the veterans among your Alao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alao lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Alao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Alao in 1974 was 72, and 49 in 2003.

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