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Alcide Family History

Alcide Surname Meaning

Italian French and West Indian (mainly Haiti and Saint Lucia): from the personal name Alcide from classical Greek Alkidēs a byname of the Greek mythological hero Heraklēs (Hercules) meaning ‘son of Alkaios’ a name derived from alkē ‘strength’.

This surname is very rare in both Italy and France. As a surname of French origin it is found mainly in Haiti and also elsewhere in the West Indies from where it was brought to the US.

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


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Where is the Alcide family from?

You can see how Alcide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcide family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcide families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Alcide families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcide's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Alcide families in 1880.
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What did your Alcide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alcide. 50% of Alcide men worked as a Presser and 100% of Alcide women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Marble Cutter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Alcide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Alcide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcide 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Alcide. 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 158 military records available for the last name Alcide. For the veterans among your Alcide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcide lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alcide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Alcide in 1963 was 88, and 59 in 2004.

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