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Alsman Family History

Alsman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Alsmann: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with a shortened form of adal ‘noble’.

In this context, adal signifies nobility, suggesting a historical lineage or social status.

The term man in the name indicates the meaning of 'man' or 'person,' further emphasizing the human element in the name's origin.

Overall, the name reflects a blend of ancestral significance and cultural adaptation, typical of many American surnames derived from European roots.

This transformation of names highlights the unique ways in which identity and heritage evolve over time in new environments.

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


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Where is the Alsman family from?

You can see how Alsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Alsman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Alsman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alsman families in 1911.
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What did your Alsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alsman. 38% of Alsman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Alsman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alsman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Alsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Alsman. 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 339 military records available for the last name Alsman. For the veterans among your Alsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Alsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alsman in 1954 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsman 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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