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Alavarado Family History

Alavarado 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: Alvarado, Alvardo, Albarado, Alvaro, Laprade, Lagarde, Almaraz

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Where is the Alavarado family from?

You can see how Alavarado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alavarado family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Alavarado family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alavarado's in USA. California had the highest population of Alavarado families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Alavarado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alavarado 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Alavarado. 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 6 military records available for the last name Alavarado. For the veterans among your Alavarado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alavarado lifespan?

Average Alavarado life expectancy in 1975 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alavarado 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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