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Alvary Family History

Alvary 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: Alvaro, Avary, Albany, Almasy, Avery, Lary, Clary, Alday, Allard

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Where is the Alvary family from?

You can see how Alvary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Alvary families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Alvary's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alvary families in 1911.
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What did your Alvary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvary. 30% of Alvary 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
    30%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Cigar Maker
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Alvary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvary 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Alvary. 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 78 military records available for the last name Alvary. For the veterans among your Alvary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvary lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Alvary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alvary in 1975 was 40, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvary 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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