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Alvard Family History

Alvard 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: Allard, Alvaro, Alvord, Alward, Alvardo, Agard, Harvard, Attard

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Where is the Alvard family from?

You can see how Alvard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Alvard families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Alvard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alvard families in 1911.
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What did your Alvard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvard. 39% of Alvard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alvard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alvard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvard 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Alvard. 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 194 military records available for the last name Alvard. For the veterans among your Alvard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvard lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Alvard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvard in 1951 was 46, and 107 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvard 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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