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Alvens Family History

Alvens 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: Alves, Allen, Aven, Ovens, Alden, Athens, Almen, Ales, Alten, Ulven

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Where is the Alvens family from?

You can see how Alvens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Alvens families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alvens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvens 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 Alvens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvens. 100% of Alvens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Alvens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvens 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Alvens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Alvens. For the veterans among your Alvens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Alvens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Alvens in 1970 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvens 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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