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Alcora Family History

Alcora 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: Alcorn, Alcorta, Arora, Acord, Alcock, Ancona, Flora, Alborn, Alford

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Where is the Alcora family from?

You can see how Alcora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcora family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Alcora families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Alcora families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcora's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Alcora families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Alcora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcora 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Alcora. 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 3 military records available for the last name Alcora. For the veterans among your Alcora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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