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Alberson Family History

Alberson Surname Meaning

Variant of Albertson.

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


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Where is the Alberson family from?

You can see how Alberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Alberson families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Alberson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alberson families in 1911.
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What did your Alberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alberson. 28% of Alberson men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Alberson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alberson were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    32%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • House Work
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Alberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberson 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Alberson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alberson. For the veterans among your Alberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Alberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alberson in 1960 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

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