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Allums Family History

Allums Surname Meaning

English: variant of Allum.

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


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Where is the Allums family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allums. 33% of Allums men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Allums women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allums were Farm Laborer and Salesman.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allums 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Allums. 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 653 military records available for the last name Allums. For the veterans among your Allums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allums lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Allums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Allums in 1945 was 45, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allums 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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