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Allor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Allard reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.

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


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Where is the Allor family from?

You can see how Allor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Allor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Allor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Allor families in 1911.
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What did your Allor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allor. 20% of Allor men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Allor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allor were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Factory Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laundress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allor 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Allor. 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 601 military records available for the last name Allor. For the veterans among your Allor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allor lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Allor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Allor in 1959 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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