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Alverez Family History

Alverez Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Álverez): altered form of Spanish Álvarez (see Alvarez).

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


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Where is the Alverez family from?

You can see how Alverez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alverez family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alverez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Alverez families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Alverez's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alverez families in 1891.
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What did your Alverez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alverez. 51% of Alverez men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Alverez women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alverez were New Worker and Cook.

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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
    51%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Cook
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alverez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alverez 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Alverez. 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 353 military records available for the last name Alverez. For the veterans among your Alverez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alverez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alverez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alverez in 1963 was 67, and 47 in 2004.

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