2,347 documented Allen ancestors — traced through census, vital, cemetery, and newspaper records. Every name below is a real person in the public record.
2,347Documented ancestors
1684Earliest record
13Generations
The name
Origin & meaning of Allen
From the Celtic personal name Alan, spread widely through Britain after the Norman Conquest.
Documented across the American record; part of a growing network of family histories.
Documented families
Allen families we’ve reconstructed
Real Allen family groups pieced together from the public record — parents, spouse, and children, each with the source that proves it. Recognize your line? Tap a family and we’ll start your documented tree from it.
childrenMrs. Francis J. Bucknum · Emily Allen · William H. Allen · Robert M. Allen · Edmond W. Allen · Mrs. Etta M. Hubbard · Mrs. Addie Myrtle Latta · Dudley M. Allen · Ethel Allen
childrenWilliam Haverfield · James Haverfield · John Haverfield · Allen Haverfield · Joseph Haverfield · Ellen Haverfield · Nancy Haverfield · Jane Haverfield · May Haverfield
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Common questions
Allen genealogy — FAQ
Where does the Allen surname come from?
From the Celtic personal name Alan, spread widely through Britain after the Norman Conquest.
How far back does the Allen family tree go?
The documented line here reaches back to 1684. Most Allen lines can be traced to the end of the surviving public record.
Are living Allen family members listed here?
No. Deceased ancestors only, from public records. Living people are excluded for privacy.
Is this my Allen family?
If a name here matches your family, it may well be. A full documented build confirms exactly how your line connects.