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Alicia Family History

Alicia Surname Meaning

Hispanic: from the Spanish female personal name Alicia an equivalent of Alice (see Allis).

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


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Where is the Alicia family from?

You can see how Alicia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alicia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alicia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alicia families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Alicia's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Alicia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alicia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alicia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alicia. 50% of Alicia men worked as a Labrador and 60% of Alicia women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alicia were Chauffer and Lavandera.

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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

  • Labrador
    50%
  • Jornalero
    22%
  • Pintor
    8%
  • Chauffer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    60%
  • Lavandera
    40%

What Alicia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alicia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alicia 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Alicia. 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 155 military records available for the last name Alicia. For the veterans among your Alicia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alicia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Alicia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Alicia in 1965 was 92, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alicia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alicia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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