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Alvara Family History

Alvara Surname Meaning

Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Álvaro (see Alvaro).

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


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Where is the Alvara family from?

You can see how Alvara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvara family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alvara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Alvara family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvara's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Alvara families in 1871.
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What did your Alvara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvara. 100% of Alvara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Alvara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvara 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Alvara. 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 58 military records available for the last name Alvara. For the veterans among your Alvara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvara lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Alvara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alvara in 1973 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvara 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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