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Alcaras Family History

Alcaras 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: Alcaraz, Caras, Almaraz, Alcazar, Allmaras, Alcala, Arcara, Alvares

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Where is the Alcaras family from?

You can see how Alcaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcaras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcaras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Alcaras families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alcaras's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alcaras families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alcaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcaras 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Alcaras. 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 50 military records available for the last name Alcaras. For the veterans among your Alcaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcaras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Alcaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Alcaras in 1964 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcaras 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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