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Alyea Name Meaning

Americanized form of French D'Ailly or Dailly . Compare Allee 2 and Elyea .

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


Similar surnames: Elyea, Alger, Alley, Cayea, Alder, Alles, Alber, Aye, Beyea, Belyea

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Where is the Alyea family from?

You can see how Alyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alyea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 61 Alyea families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Alyea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alyea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alyea. 100% of Alyea 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Alyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alyea 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Alyea. 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 994 military records available for the last name Alyea. For the veterans among your Alyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alyea lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alyea in 1959 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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