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Alcaraz Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Alcaraz in Albacete province derived perhaps from the ancient Alcaratium Orcia.

It is possible that the name is influenced by Arabic origins.

The Arabic elements in the name include al, which means ‘the’, and karaz, which translates to ‘cherry’.

This combination of linguistic influences adds a rich historical context to the name.

Overall, Alcaraz reflects a blend of cultural heritage seen in place names throughout Spain.

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


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You can see how Alcaraz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcaraz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcaraz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Alcaraz families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcaraz's in USA. California had the highest population of Alcaraz families in 1880.
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What did your Alcaraz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcaraz. 52% of Alcaraz 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
    52%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Section Laborer
    11%
  • Presser
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 367 military records available for the last name Alcaraz. For the veterans among your Alcaraz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcaraz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Alcaraz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Alcaraz in 1942 was 45, and 60 in 2004.

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