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Alvord Name Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Alford 1; the spelling reflects the southwestern English dialect pronunciation.

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


Similar surnames: Alford, Allford, Algood, Lord, Acord, Almond, Galford, Record, Alwood

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Where is the Alvord family from?

You can see how Alvord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alvord family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alvord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 64 Alvord families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Alvord's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alvord families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alvord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alvord ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alvord. 16% of Alvord men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Alvord women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alvord were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Alvord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alvord 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alvord. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Alvord. For the veterans among your Alvord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alvord lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Alvord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alvord in 1955 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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