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Alpa Family History

Alpa 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: Apa, Alba, Alpha, Alma, Alva, Ala, Alia, Papa, Sala, Falla

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Where is the Alpa family from?

You can see how Alpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alpa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Alpa families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alpa's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Alpa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alpa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Alpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpa 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Alpa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Alpa. For the veterans among your Alpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpa lifespan?

Average Alpa life expectancy in 2003 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alpa 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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