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Alvizu Family History

Alvizu 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: Arvizu, Alvizo, Alvin, Alvino, Alviso, Arvizo, Alviar, Alvis, Albin

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Alvizu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvizu 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Alvizu. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Alvizu. For the veterans among your Alvizu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvizu lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Alvizu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Alvizu in 1972 was 55, and 93 in 1990.

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