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Alesso Family History

Alesso Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Alessio, Alessi, Ales, Gless, Aleo, Lesko, Pless, Alers, Alviso

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Where is the Alesso family from?

You can see how Alesso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alesso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Alesso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Alesso families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Alesso's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Alesso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alesso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alesso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alesso. 31% of Alesso men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Alesso women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alesso were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Alesso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Alesso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alesso 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Alesso. 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 96 military records available for the last name Alesso. For the veterans among your Alesso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alesso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alesso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alesso in 1966 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alesso 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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