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Alcazar Surname Meaning

Spanish (Alcázar): habitational name from any of various places for example in the provinces of Ciudad Real, Cuenca, and Granada named with the word alcázar ‘citadel’ or ‘palace’.

This term originates from Arabic al ‘the’ + qaṣr ‘fortress’, which is a borrowing of Latin castrum.

Historically, these structures often served as fortified places for rulers and nobility.

Over time, the term has evolved but still conveys a sense of grandeur and protection.

In contemporary usage, Alcázar can refer to various historical sites across Spain that showcase architectural significance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Alcazar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcazar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcazar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Alcazar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcazar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alcazar families in 1891.
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What did your Alcazar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alcazar. 85% of Alcazar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Alcazar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alcazar were Common Laborer and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    85%
  • Common Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 238 military records available for the last name Alcazar. For the veterans among your Alcazar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcazar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Alcazar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alcazar in 1959 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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