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Alberta Family History

Alberta Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Alberto.

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


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Where is the Alberta family from?

You can see how Alberta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alberta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Alberta families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Alberta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alberta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alberta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alberta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Alberta. 100% of Alberta men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Alberta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alberta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberta 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Alberta. 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 380 military records available for the last name Alberta. For the veterans among your Alberta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Alberta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alberta in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alberta 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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