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Alvater Family History

Alvater 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: Altvater, Alter, Plater, Alzate, Almeter, Atwater, Slater, Vater

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Where is the Alvater family from?

You can see how Alvater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Alvater families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Alvater's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Alvater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Alvater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvater 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Alvater. 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 38 military records available for the last name Alvater. For the veterans among your Alvater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvater lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Alvater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alvater in 1964 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvater 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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