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Alevander Family History

Alevander 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: Alexander, Levander, Leander, Lavender, Lander, Callander, Leader

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Where is the Alevander family from?

You can see how Alevander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alevander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Alevander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 7 Alevander families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Alevander's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Alevander families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alevander 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 Alevander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alevander. 34% of Alevander men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Alevander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alevander were Attendant and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    47%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Alevander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Alevander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alevander 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Alevander. 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 24 military records available for the last name Alevander. For the veterans among your Alevander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alevander lifespan?

Average Alevander life expectancy in 1979 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alevander 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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