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Alz Family History

Alz 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: Ali, Alo, Alm, Ale, Alf, Al, Alt, Salz, All, Malz

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Where is the Alz family from?

You can see how Alz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alz families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Alz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Alz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Alz. 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 126 military records available for the last name Alz. For the veterans among your Alz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alz lifespan?

Average Alz life expectancy in 1963 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alz 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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