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Alverston Family History

Alverston 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: Alverson, Alderton, Allerton, Balderston, Salverson, Alderson

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Where is the Alverston family from?

You can see how Alverston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alverston family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Alverston family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Alverston's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Alverston families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Alverston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alverston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Alverston. 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 10 military records available for the last name Alverston. For the veterans among your Alverston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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