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Alvia Family History

Alvia 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: Salvia, Alvin, Aloia, Alva, Alia, Alviar, Alvis, Albin, Ali, Salvi

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Where is the Alvia family from?

You can see how Alvia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Alvia families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Alvia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alvia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvia 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 Alvia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvia. 39% of Alvia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alvia women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Alvia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Alvia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvia 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Alvia. 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 35 military records available for the last name Alvia. For the veterans among your Alvia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvia lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Alvia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Alvia in 1974 was 87, and 41 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alvia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvia 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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