Origins of the Alan surname
About the Alans
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Interesting facts about Alan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Alans most likely to marry?
Allen Or Alan Or Allins
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What are the most common Alan first names?
David
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Alans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alans in 1921
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4
Cook
3
House Servant
3
Laundress
3
Servant
3
Common male occupations for Alans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Coal Miner
5
Merchant
5
Farmer
4
Tailor
4
