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Alvy Family History

Alvy Surname Meaning

see Alvey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Alvy family from?

You can see how Alvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Alvy families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Alvy's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Alvy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvy 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 Alvy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alvy. 100% of Alvy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Alvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Alvy. 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 114 military records available for the last name Alvy. For the veterans among your Alvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Alvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alvy in 1969 was 80, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvy 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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