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Alvander Family History

Alvander 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, Lander, Callander, Levander, Glander, Olander, Elander

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Where is the Alvander family from?

You can see how Alvander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Alvander families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Alvander families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvander's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alvander families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Alvander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvander 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Alvander. 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 military records available for the last name Alvander. For the veterans among your Alvander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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