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Alacqua Family History

Alacqua 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: Ilacqua, Laqua, Pasqua, Alcala, Alagna, Alameda, Plachta, Laque

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alacqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Alacqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alacqua 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Alacqua. 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 14 military records available for the last name Alacqua. For the veterans among your Alacqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alacqua lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Alacqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alacqua in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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