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Alvet Family History

Alvet 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: Alvey, Alves, Allen, Albert, Alger, Alter, Mallet, Algeo, Fleet

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Where is the Alvet family from?

You can see how Alvet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alvet families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Alvet families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvet's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Alvet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvet 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 41 census records available for the last name Alvet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvet 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Alvet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Alvet. For the veterans among your Alvet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvet lifespan?

Average Alvet life expectancy in 1983 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvet 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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