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Alvernaz Family History

Alvernaz Surname Meaning

Portuguese: ethnic name for someone from the Auvergne region of France (Portuguese Alverna).

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


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Where is the Alvernaz family from?

You can see how Alvernaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvernaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Alvernaz families living in California. This was about 85% of all the recorded Alvernaz's in USA. California had the highest population of Alvernaz families in 1920.
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What did your Alvernaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvernaz. 50% of Alvernaz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Alvernaz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alvernaz were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Alvernaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Alvernaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvernaz 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Alvernaz. 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 167 military records available for the last name Alvernaz. For the veterans among your Alvernaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvernaz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Alvernaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvernaz in 1963 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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