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Alund Surname Meaning

Swedish (Ålund): ornamental name composed of å ‘creek river’ + lund ‘grove’.

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


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You can see how Alund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alund family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alund families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Alund family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alund's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Alund families in 1911.
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What did your Alund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alund. 100% of Alund men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Alund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alund 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Alund. 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 49 military records available for the last name Alund. For the veterans among your Alund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Alund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alund in 1966 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

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