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Alverson Family History

Alverson Surname Meaning

Variant of Halverson a surname of Norwegian Danish or Swedish origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alverson family from?

You can see how Alverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Alverson families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Alverson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alverson families in 1891.
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What did your Alverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alverson. 21% of Alverson men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Alverson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alverson were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Alverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alverson 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Alverson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Alverson. For the veterans among your Alverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alverson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Alverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alverson in 1950 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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