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Alcalay Family History

Alcalay 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, Alcazar, Alcaraz, Alcalde, Allaway, Albany, Alloway, Scala

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Where is the Alcalay family from?

You can see how Alcalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcalay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alcalay family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alcalay's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Alcalay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Alcalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcalay 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Alcalay. 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 19 military records available for the last name Alcalay. For the veterans among your Alcalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcalay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Alcalay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alcalay in 1969 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcalay 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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