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Alertas Family History

Alertas 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: Alers, Alberta, Aerts, Huertas, Alberts, Fleitas, Andreas, Albert

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alertas 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 Alertas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alertas. 100% of Alertas men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Alertas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alertas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Alertas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Alertas. For the veterans among your Alertas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alertas lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Alertas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alertas in 1996 was 76, and 66 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alertas 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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