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Alphard Family History

Alphard 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: Allard, Alpha, Elhard, Alward, Hard, Orchard, Chard, Agard, Legard

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Where is the Alphard family from?

You can see how Alphard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alphard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alphard families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Alphard families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Alphard's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Alphard families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Alphard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Alphard. 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 Alphard. For the veterans among your Alphard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphard lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Alphard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alphard in 1982 was 46, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alphard 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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