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Alvare Family History

Alvare 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: Alvaro, Alvarez, Alvares, Clare, Lare, Allard, Alarie, Alzate

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Where is the Alvare family from?

You can see how Alvare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvare family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Alvare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alvare family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvare's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alvare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 615 census records available for the last name Alvare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvare 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Alvare. 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 48 military records available for the last name Alvare. For the veterans among your Alvare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvare lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Alvare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alvare in 1969 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvare 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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