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Alvon Family History

Alvon 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: Alton, Avon, Alvin, Alcon, Almon, Alon, Allen, Lyon, Alston, Leon

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Where is the Alvon family from?

You can see how Alvon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Alvon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Alvon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvon 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Alvon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Alvon. For the veterans among your Alvon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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