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Alcano Family History

Alcano 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: Albano, Alfano, Aliano, Albany, Alban, Cano, Aldana, Asano, Allan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alcano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tractor Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcano. 100% of Alcano men worked as a Tractor Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tractor Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Alcano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcano 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Alcano. 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 12 military records available for the last name Alcano. For the veterans among your Alcano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1975, in the United States, Alcano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Alcano in 1955 was 54, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcano 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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