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Alven Family History

Alven 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: Allen, Aven, Alden, Almen, Alten, Ulven, Alvin, Alvey, Alves, Alger

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Where is the Alven family from?

You can see how Alven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alven family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alven's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Alven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alven. 100% of Alven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Alven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alven 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Alven. 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 100 military records available for the last name Alven. For the veterans among your Alven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alven lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Alven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alven in 1970 was 83, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alven 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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