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Alver Family History

Alver 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: Alger, Alter, Alder, Alber, Almer, Calver, Alper, Alvey, Alvear

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Where is the Alver family from?

You can see how Alver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Alver families living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alver's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Alver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alver 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 Alver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alver. 100% of Alver 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Alver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alver 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Alver. 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 175 military records available for the last name Alver. For the veterans among your Alver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alver in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alver 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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