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Alcal Family History

Alcal 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: Alcala, Alam, Lal, Alba, Alban, Cal, Pascal, Almas, Leal, Alday

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Where is the Alcal family from?

You can see how Alcal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alcal family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcal's in USA. California had the highest population of Alcal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Alcal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Alcal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Alcal. For the veterans among your Alcal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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