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Alberts Family History

Alberts Surname Meaning

English Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Albert. This surname is also established in South Africa.

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


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Where is the Alberts family from?

You can see how Alberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alberts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Alberts families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Alberts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alberts families in 1911.
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What did your Alberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Alberts. 56% of Alberts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Alberts women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Merchant
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Alberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberts 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Alberts. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Alberts. For the veterans among your Alberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberts lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Alberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alberts in 1950 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberts 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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