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Alvine Family History

Alvine 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: Alvin, Alvino, Alwine, Albin, Devine, Laine, Vine, Line, Galvin

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Where is the Alvine family from?

You can see how Alvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alvine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Alvine families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvine's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Alvine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvine 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 Alvine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvine. 32% of Alvine men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Alvine women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alvine were Laborer and Packer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvine 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Alvine. 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 103 military records available for the last name Alvine. For the veterans among your Alvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Alvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alvine in 1960 was 37, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvine 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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