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Alaz Family History

Alaz 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: Alam, Aldaz, Alan, Galaz, Alas, Salaz, Ala, Sala, Abad, Lal

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Where is the Alaz family from?

You can see how Alaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Alaz families living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alaz's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Alaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaz 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 39 census records available for the last name Alaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Alaz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alaz. For the veterans among your Alaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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