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Where is the Alava family from?

You can see how Alava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alava family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Alava families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Alava's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alava families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Alava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alava 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Alava. 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 42 military records available for the last name Alava. For the veterans among your Alava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alava lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Alava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alava in 1942 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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