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Alvila Family History

Alvila 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: Avila, Vila, Salvia, Ollila, Aguila, Alvin, Alcala, Aquila, Davila

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Where is the Alvila family from?

You can see how Alvila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alvila family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alvila's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Alvila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alvila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvila. 100% of Alvila 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%

What Alvila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Alvila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvila 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Alvila. 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 5 military records available for the last name Alvila. For the veterans among your Alvila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvila lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Alvila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvila in 1999 was 33, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alvila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvila 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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