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Alvelo Family History

Alvelo Surname Meaning

Galician: nickname from a diminutive of alvo ‘white’ (from Latin albus). Compare Albelo and Arvelo.

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


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Where is the Alvelo family from?

You can see how Alvelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Alvelo families living in California. This was about 15% of all the recorded Alvelo's in USA. California had the highest population of Alvelo families in 1920.
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What did your Alvelo ancestors do for a living?

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

What Alvelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alvelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvelo 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Alvelo. 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 113 military records available for the last name Alvelo. For the veterans among your Alvelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvelo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alvelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Alvelo in 1963 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvelo 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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