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Origins of the Alen surname

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About the Alens

We have a total number of 2557 records for people with the last name Alen.

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Where do most Alens live?

In 1921, most Alens lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Alens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,650 records for the Alen surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Alens most likely to marry?

Van Alens

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Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Alens.

What are the most common Alen first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Alen family members

Common jobs for Alens

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

Common Female occupations for Alens in 1921
Servant

8

At Home

5

Domestic Servant

5

Dressmaker

5

Laundress

5

Common Male occupations for Alens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

22

Farmers Son

8

Coal Miner

7

General Labourer

7

Painter

7

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