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Alpy Family History

Alpy Name 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: Ally, Aley, Aly, Almy, Loy, Alam, Paley, Apa, Ley, Ali

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Where is the Alpy family from?

You can see how Alpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Alpy families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Alpy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alpy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alpy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alpy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Alpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Alpy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Alpy. For the veterans among your Alpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Alpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alpy in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 1998.

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