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Aly Family History

Aly Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Ali.

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


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Where is the Aly family from?

You can see how Aly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Aly families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aly. 42% of Aly men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aly 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aly. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Aly. For the veterans among your Aly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aly in 1964 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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