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Albus Family History

Albus Surname Meaning

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Weiss ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Albus family from?

You can see how Albus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Albus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Albus families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Albus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Albus families in 1911.
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What did your Albus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Albus. 67% of Albus men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Albus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albus 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Albus. 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 Albus. For the veterans among your Albus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Albus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Albus in 1956 was 50, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albus 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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