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Alleva Family History

Alleva Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): from a personal name a short form of the omen or well-wishing name Diotalleva

from the phrase Dio t’alleva ‘(may) God help you’.

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


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Where is the Alleva family from?

You can see how Alleva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alleva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alleva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Alleva families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Alleva's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Alleva families in 1911.
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What did your Alleva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alleva. 30% of Alleva men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Alleva women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alleva were Salesman and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alleva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alleva 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 Alleva. 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 404 military records available for the last name Alleva. For the veterans among your Alleva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alleva lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Alleva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alleva in 1950 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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