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Alvers Family History

Alvers 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: Alders, Alers, Albers, Alpers, Alves, Avers, Allers, Alters, Albert

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Where is the Alvers family from?

You can see how Alvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Alvers family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alvers's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Alvers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvers 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 Alvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alvers. 100% of Alvers 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Alvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvers 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Alvers. 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 226 military records available for the last name Alvers. For the veterans among your Alvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvers lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Alvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Alvers in 1952 was 43, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvers 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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