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Alvans Family History

Alvans 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: Avans, Albany, Galvan, Albano, Alban, Aldana, Almas, Allan, Alanis

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Where is the Alvans family from?

You can see how Alvans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alvans families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Alvans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvans 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Alvans. 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 Alvans. For the veterans among your Alvans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvans lifespan?

Average Alvans life expectancy in 1983 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvans 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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