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Alferez Family History

Alferez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Alférez): occupational or status name from the military title alférez ‘sergeant lieutenant’ of Arabic origin.

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


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You can see how Alferez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alferez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alferez families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alferez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alferez families in 1920.
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What did your Alferez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Alferez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alferez 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Alferez. 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 24 military records available for the last name Alferez. For the veterans among your Alferez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alferez lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Alferez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Alferez in 1976 was 62, and 56 in 2004.

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