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Alcova Family History

Alcova 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: Alcock, Ancona, Cova, Alcott, Alcorn, Accola, Alcala, Alcon, Azcona

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Where is the Alcova family from?

You can see how Alcova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcova family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alcova family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcova's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alcova families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Alcova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcova 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Alcova. 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 5 military records available for the last name Alcova. For the veterans among your Alcova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcova lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Alcova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Alcova in 1983 was 96, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcova 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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