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Alvorez Family History

Alvorez 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: Alvarez, Alverez, Florez, Alvidrez, Alvord, Alvares, Allore, Alfred

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Where is the Alvorez family from?

You can see how Alvorez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvorez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Alvorez families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Alvorez's in USA. California had the highest population of Alvorez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvorez 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 Alvorez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvorez. 84% of Alvorez men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Alvorez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alvorez were Furnace Worker and Maid.

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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
    84%
  • Furnace Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Alvorez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvorez 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Alvorez. 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 22 military records available for the last name Alvorez. For the veterans among your Alvorez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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