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Alvir Family History

Alvir 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, Alviar, Alvis, Alger, Albin, Alter, Ali, Alder, Salvi, Allis

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Where is the Alvir family from?

You can see how Alvir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvir family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Alvir families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvir's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alvir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvir 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 Alvir ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Alvir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Alvir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvir 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Alvir. 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 43 military records available for the last name Alvir. For the veterans among your Alvir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Alvir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alvir in 1968 was 53, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alvir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvir 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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