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Alvarenga Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of the places called Alvarenga possibly a formation with alvar ‘white’. This surname is also found in Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Alvares, Alvarez, Aldana, Clarence, Varela, Maren, Algarin, Alameda

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Where is the Alvarenga family from?

You can see how Alvarenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvarenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alvarenga families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alvarenga's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Alvarenga families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Alvarenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvarenga 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Alvarenga. 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 46 military records available for the last name Alvarenga. For the veterans among your Alvarenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvarenga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Alvarenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Alvarenga in 1953 was 78, and 63 in 2004.

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