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Alvi Family History

Alvi Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from a predominantly Urdu variant of Alawi a surname denoting descent from or association with Ali the first imam of the Shiite Muslims.

Italian: probably a patronymic or plural form of a variant of Albo.

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


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You can see how Alvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alvi family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alvi's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Alvi families in 1920.
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What did your Alvi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alvi. 100% of Alvi men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Alvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvi 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Alvi. 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 26 military records available for the last name Alvi. For the veterans among your Alvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvi in 1962 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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