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Alavi Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran also Pakistan Afghanistan): surname denoting descent from or association with Ali the first imam of the Shiite Muslims. It is a Persian variant of Arabic Alawi .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ali, Alam, Slavin, Alarie, Clavin, Malave, Salvi, Aloi, Glave, Blasi

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Where is the Alavi family from?

You can see how Alavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alavi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alavi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Alavi families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Alavi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alavi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alavi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alavi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alavi. 100% of Alavi men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Alavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alavi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 124 immigration records available for the last name Alavi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Alavi. For the veterans among your Alavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alavi lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Alavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alavi in 1982 was 57, and 52 in 2003.

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