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Origins of the Allender surname

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About the Allenders

We have a total number of 2761 records for people with the last name Allender.

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Where do most Allenders live?

In 1921, most Allenders lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Allenders

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,320 records for the Allender surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Allenders most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Allender first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Allenders

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

Common Female occupations for Allenders in 1921
Living On Own Means

14

Domestic Servant

6

Dressmaker

6

Laundress

6

General Servant Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Allenders in 1921
General Labourer

14

Forgeman

11

Cutler

8

Brass Founder

7

Clerk

7

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