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Allent Family History

Allent 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: Allen, Tallent, Allert, Albert, Mallet, Ellen, Tallant, Alden

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Where is the Allent family from?

You can see how Allent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allent family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Allent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Allent families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Allent's in USA. New York had the highest population of Allent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Allent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allent 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Allent. 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 43 military records available for the last name Allent. For the veterans among your Allent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allent lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Allent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Allent in 1975 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allent 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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