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Alvas Family History

Alvas 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: Almas, Salvas, Alas, Alva, Alves, Alvis, Pallas, Alam, Arras, Elias

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Where is the Alvas family from?

You can see how Alvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alvas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Alvas families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Alvas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Alvas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvas. 50% of Alvas 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Alvas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Alvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvas 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Alvas. 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 54 military records available for the last name Alvas. For the veterans among your Alvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Alvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alvas in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvas 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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