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Alvison Family History

Alvison 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: Allison, Alviso, Alison, Alliston, Alvin, Arvidson, Alverson, Alvino

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Where is the Alvison family from?

You can see how Alvison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Alvison family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvison's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Alvison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvison 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 183 census records available for the last name Alvison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvison 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alvison. 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 60 military records available for the last name Alvison. For the veterans among your Alvison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Alvison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Alvison in 1968 was 75, and 22 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvison 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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