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Alcover Family History

Alcover 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: Alcocer, Alcoser, Cover, Glover, Falconer, Lover, Slover, Klover

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Where is the Alcover family from?

You can see how Alcover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcover family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alcover families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Alcover families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcover's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Alcover families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcover 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 Alcover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcover. 72% of Alcover men worked as a 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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Alcover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcover 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Alcover. 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 71 military records available for the last name Alcover. For the veterans among your Alcover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcover lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alcover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Alcover in 1963 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcover 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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