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Alcus Family History

Alcus 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: Albus, Allum, Allis, Malkus, Claus, Angus, Klus, Kalmus, Almas, Ales

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Where is the Alcus family from?

You can see how Alcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alcus families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Alcus's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Alcus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Alcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcus 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Alcus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Alcus. For the veterans among your Alcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Alcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alcus in 1965 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alcus 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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