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Alire Family History

Alire Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Basque Aliri a topographic name from al(h)a ‘pasture’ + iri ‘near’.

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


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Where is the Alire family from?

You can see how Alire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Alire families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Alire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alire families in 1911.
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What did your Alire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alire. 56% of Alire men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Alire women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alire were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alire 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Alire. 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 426 military records available for the last name Alire. For the veterans among your Alire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alire in 1963 was 65, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alire 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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