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Allar Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Aller . Probably also an Americanized form of French Allard reflecting the French pronunciation.

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


Similar surnames: Allor, Allard, Callard, Alloy, Aylor, Ballor, Allman, Calla, Allam

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Where is the Allar family from?

You can see how Allar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Allar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Allar families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Allar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Allar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Allar. 100% of Allar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allar 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Allar. 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 387 military records available for the last name Allar. For the veterans among your Allar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allar lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Allar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Allar in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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