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Alcana Family History

Alcana 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: Aldana, Alcala, Albany, Albano, Alban, Alcazar, Ancona, Arana, Allan

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Where is the Alcana family from?

You can see how Alcana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alcana family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alcana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Alcana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcana 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Alcana. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alcana. For the veterans among your Alcana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcana lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Alcana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alcana in 1973 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcana 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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