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Alman Family History

Alman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Allman 1 Swedish: variant of Ahlman 2 and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Alman is rare in Sweden.

Variant of Allman 3 a surname mainly of English and German origin.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Almen.

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


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Where is the Alman family from?

You can see how Alman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Alman families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Alman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alman families in 1911.
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What did your Alman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alman. 100% of Alman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Alman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alman. For the veterans among your Alman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Alman in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alman 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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