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Alvach Family History

Alvach 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: Albach, Flach, Lach, Vlach, Leach, Wallach, Halbach, Blach, Kalbach

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Where is the Alvach family from?

You can see how Alvach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvach family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 20 Alvach families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvach's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Alvach families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Alvach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvach 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Alvach. 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 Alvach. For the veterans among your Alvach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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