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Origins of the Alce surname

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About the Alces

We have a total number of 754 records for people with the last name Alce.

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Where do most Alces live?

In 1921, most Alces lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Alces

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 694 records for the Alce surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Alces most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Alces.

What are the most common Alce first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Alces

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Alces in 1921
Charwoman

6

Housemaid

3

Lighterman

3

School Girl

3

Agricultural Labourers Wife

2

Common Male occupations for Alces in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

11

Police Constable

8

Farm Lab

5

Gardener

5

General Labourer

5

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