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Alleger Family History

Alleger 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: Alger, Leger, Allgeier, Flieger, Pfleger, Almeter, Zuleger, Allegro

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Where is the Alleger family from?

You can see how Alleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alleger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alleger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Alleger families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Alleger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Alleger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alleger 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 Alleger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alleger. 39% of Alleger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Alleger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alleger were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Alleger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alleger 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Alleger. 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 229 military records available for the last name Alleger. For the veterans among your Alleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alleger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alleger in 1962 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alleger 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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