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Alcalde Family History

Alcalde Surname Meaning

Spanish: from alcalde ‘mayor’ from Arabic al-qāḍī ‘the judge’ a title dating from the days of Moorish rule in Spain.

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


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Where is the Alcalde family from?

You can see how Alcalde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcalde family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Alcalde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Alcalde families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alcalde's in USA. California had the highest population of Alcalde families in 1920.
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What did your Alcalde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alcalde. 50% of Alcalde women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Alcalde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcalde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alcalde. 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 94 military records available for the last name Alcalde. For the veterans among your Alcalde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcalde lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Alcalde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alcalde in 1944 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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