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Alvested Family History

Alvested 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: Ulvestad, Ballester, Lester, Vester, Plaisted, Kallestad, Sylvester

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvested 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 37 census records available for the last name Alvested. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvested 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Alvested. 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 military records available for the last name Alvested. For the veterans among your Alvested ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvested lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Alvested life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alvested in 1964 was 54, and 78 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvested 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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