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Alvira Family History

Alvira Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Elvira.

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


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Where is the Alvira family from?

You can see how Alvira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvira family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alvira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 7 Alvira families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvira's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Alvira families in 1841.
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What did your Alvira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvira. 47% of Alvira men worked as a Jornalero and 100% of Alvira women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Jornalero
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Pen
    16%
  • Picador
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Alvira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alvira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvira 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Alvira. 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 221 military records available for the last name Alvira. For the veterans among your Alvira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvira lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alvira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Alvira in 1967 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvira 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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