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Alcanda Family History

Alcanda Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Landa, Aldana, Arcand, Alcala, Aranda, Alcalde, Almada, Aland, Almand

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Where is the Alcanda family from?

You can see how Alcanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcanda family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Alcanda families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcanda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alcanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcanda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Alcanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcanda 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Alcanda. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alcanda. For the veterans among your Alcanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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