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Alvanos Family History

Alvanos 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: Albano, Avalos, Alanis, Calvano, Alvino, Alvaro, Llanos, Alfano

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Where is the Alvanos family from?

You can see how Alvanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvanos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alvanos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alvanos family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvanos's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Alvanos families in 1891.
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What did your Alvanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Cutter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvanos. 50% of Alvanos men worked as a Shoe Cutter and 50% of Alvanos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alvanos were Furrier and Assist In Cafe.

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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

  • Shoe Cutter
    50%
  • Furrier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Assist In Cafe
    50%

What Alvanos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Alvanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvanos 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Alvanos. 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 117 military records available for the last name Alvanos. For the veterans among your Alvanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvanos lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Alvanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alvanos in 1943 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvanos 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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