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Alvear Family History

Alvear Name Meaning

Spanish: unexplained. Compare Alviar .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alviar, Allman, Arvelo, Annear, Alger, Alvaro, Alder, Olea, Alma

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Where is the Alvear family from?

You can see how Alvear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alvear families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Alvear families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Alvear's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alvear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alvear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvear. 60% of Alvear men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alvear women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Alvear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvear 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Alvear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Alvear. For the veterans among your Alvear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvear lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Alvear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Alvear in 1954 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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