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Alviz Family History

Alviz 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, Alvis, Alvizo, Albin, Ali, Salvi, Allis, Galvin, Aziz, Avis

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Where is the Alviz family from?

You can see how Alviz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alviz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Alviz families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Alviz's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Alviz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alviz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Alviz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alviz 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Alviz. 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 55 military records available for the last name Alviz. For the veterans among your Alviz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alviz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Alviz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alviz in 1974 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alviz 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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