Alvaro Family History

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Alvaro Name Meaning

Spanish (Álvaro) and Portuguese: from the personal name Álvaro, which is of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, although the exact etymology is not clear.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Amaro, Claro, Alvares, Alvarez, Alfaro, Allard, Alamo, Alvino, Galvan

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Alvaro Family Origin

Where is the Alvaro family from?

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You can see how Alvaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvaro families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Alvaro families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvaro's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Alvaro families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Alvaro Family Occupations

What did your Alvaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Alvaro occupation in the USA was Farmer. 100% of Alvaro's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    100%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Alvaro ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Alvaro Historical Records

What Alvaro family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alvaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvaro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Alvaro. 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 Card

There are 604 military records available for the last name Alvaro. For the veterans among your Alvaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Alvaro Life Expectancy

What is the average Alvaro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Alvaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alvaro in 1958 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alvaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alvaro 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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