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Alvoy Family History

Alvoy 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: Alvey, Alloy, Loy, Alton, Avon, Calvey, Alo, Aloi, Alley, Altom

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Where is the Alvoy family from?

You can see how Alvoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvoy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Alvoy families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvoy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvoy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Alvoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvoy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Alvoy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Alvoy. For the veterans among your Alvoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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