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Almasy Family History

Almasy Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Almásy): habitational name for someone from any of 43 places called Almás in 22 counties of the former Hungarian kingdom. All of these places were named for their apple orchards (from alma ‘apple’).

In some cases the surname may derive from a compound placename such as Tóalmás, Bácsalmás, Rácalmás, Hídalmás, etc. This surname is also found in Slovakia, where it is sometimes spelled Almášy.

Compare Almas and Almasi.

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


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Where is the Almasy family from?

You can see how Almasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almasy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Almasy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Almasy families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Almasy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Almasy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almasy 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 Almasy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Almasy. 34% of Almasy men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Almasy women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Almasy were Shearman 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    10%
  • Shearman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Almasy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Almasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almasy 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Almasy. 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 803 military records available for the last name Almasy. For the veterans among your Almasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almasy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Almasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Almasy in 1958 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almasy 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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