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Alvins Family History

Alvins 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, Alkins, Alvis, Albin, Allis, Galvin, Lins, Avis

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Where is the Alvins family from?

You can see how Alvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvins families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Alvins family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvins's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Alvins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Alvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvins 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Alvins. 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 15 military records available for the last name Alvins. For the veterans among your Alvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvins lifespan?

Average Alvins life expectancy in 2003 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvins 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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