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Alberta Family History

Alberta Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Alberto .

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


Similar surnames: Alberti, Albert, Alberto, Berta, Alberts, Albergo, Alber, Abert

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Where is the Alberta family from?

You can see how Alberta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alberta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Alberta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Alberta families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Alberta's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Alberta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alberta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alberta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alberta. 22% of Alberta men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Alberta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alberta were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
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What Alberta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alberta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alberta 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 Alberta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 380 military records available for the last name Alberta. For the veterans among your Alberta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alberta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Alberta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alberta in 1964 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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