Alavi Surname Meaning & Alavi Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Alavi family from?

You can see how Alavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alavi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alavi families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Alavi families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Alavi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alavi families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Alavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alavi 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Alavi. 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 50 military records available for the last name Alavi. For the veterans among your Alavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alavi lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Alavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alavi in 1982 was 57, and 52 in 2003.

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