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Alvaney Family History

Alvaney 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: Albany, Devaney, Mulvaney, Blaney, Alvey, Alvarez, Alvares, Laney

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Where is the Alvaney family from?

You can see how Alvaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alvaney families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alvaney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvaney 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 95 census records available for the last name Alvaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvaney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Alvaney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alvaney. For the veterans among your Alvaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvaney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Alvaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alvaney in 1979 was 71, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvaney 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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