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Alvos Family History

Alvos 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: Alves, Alvis, Alton, Amos, Avon, Allis, Alo, Avis, Aros, Aloi

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Where is the Alvos family from?

You can see how Alvos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alvos families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvos's in USA. California had the highest population of Alvos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvos 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 Alvos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packingshed and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvos. 100% of Alvos men worked as a Packingshed and 100% of Alvos women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Packingshed
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Alvos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Alvos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvos 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Alvos. 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 12 military records available for the last name Alvos. For the veterans among your Alvos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvos lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Alvos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alvos in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvos 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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