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Along Family History

Along 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: Long, Alonge, Alon, Alongi, Blong, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong

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Where is the Along family from?

You can see how Along families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Along family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Along families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Along family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Along's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Along families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Along 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Along. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Along 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Along. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Along. For the veterans among your Along ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Along lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Along life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Along in 1965 was 75, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Along 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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