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Alcaide Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: ancient occupational or status name from alcaide from Arabic al-qāʾid ‘the leader the commander’ (see Kaid).

The meaning of the Spanish and Portuguese word varied depending on period and region including ‘castellan’ ‘constable of a castle’ ‘customs officer’ and ‘jailer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alcaide family from?

You can see how Alcaide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcaide family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Alcaide families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Alcaide's in USA. California had the highest population of Alcaide families in 1920.
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What did your Alcaide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcaide. 75% of Alcaide men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Ign
    25%

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Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Alcaide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcaide 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Alcaide. 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 78 military records available for the last name Alcaide. For the veterans among your Alcaide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcaide lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Alcaide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alcaide in 1968 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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