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Alsheimer Family History

Alsheimer 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: Melsheimer, Ostheimer, Leimer, Allgeier, Westheimer, Olheiser, Heimer

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Where is the Alsheimer family from?

You can see how Alsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alsheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Alsheimer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alsheimer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Alsheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsheimer 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 Alsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alsheimer. 25% of Alsheimer men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Alsheimer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alsheimer were Truck Driver and Housemaid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housemaid
    50%

What Alsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Alsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsheimer 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Alsheimer. 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 319 military records available for the last name Alsheimer. For the veterans among your Alsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Alsheimer in 1963 was 64, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alsheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsheimer 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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