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Alva Family History

Alva Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Alba.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alva family from?

You can see how Alva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alva family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Alva family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Alva's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Alva families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alva 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 Alva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alva. 44% of Alva men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Alva women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alva were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Alva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alva 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Alva. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alva. For the veterans among your Alva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alva lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Alva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Alva in 1944 was 24, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alva 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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