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Alvanas Family History

Alvanas 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: Llanas, Aldana, Athanas, Planas, Alanis, Arbanas, Avans, Alvares

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Where is the Alvanas family from?

You can see how Alvanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvanas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alvanas family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alvanas's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Alvanas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvanas 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 Alvanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvanas. 50% of Alvanas men worked as a Loster.

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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

  • Loster
    50%
  • Gardner
    50%

What Alvanas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Alvanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvanas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Alvanas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alvanas. For the veterans among your Alvanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvanas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Alvanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alvanas in 1975 was 67, and 82 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alvanas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvanas 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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