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Alvez Family History

Alvez Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: variant of Alves.

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


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Where is the Alvez family from?

You can see how Alvez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Alvez families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvez's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Alvez families in 1891.
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What did your Alvez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvez. 100% of Alvez 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 536 census records available for the last name Alvez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvez 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Alvez. 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 34 military records available for the last name Alvez. For the veterans among your Alvez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvez lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Alvez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvez in 1972 was 90, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvez 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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