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Aleck Family History

Aleck Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a short form of the personal name Alexander.

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


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Where is the Aleck family from?

You can see how Aleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Aleck families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Aleck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Aleck families in 1911.
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What did your Aleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Aleck. 48% of Aleck 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
    48%
  • Labourer
    18%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleck 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Aleck. 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 498 military records available for the last name Aleck. For the veterans among your Aleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Aleck in 1963 was 77, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aleck 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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