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Alcola Family History

Alcola 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: Accola, Alcala, Malcolm, Alcock, Ancona, Alcott, Alcorn, Arola, Alcon

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Where is the Alcola family from?

You can see how Alcola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alcola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alcola families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alcola's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Alcola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alcola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alcola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alcola. 58% of Alcola men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Alcola women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    58%
  • Asp Cutter
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Alcola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Alcola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alcola 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Alcola. 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 16 military records available for the last name Alcola. For the veterans among your Alcola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alcola lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Alcola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Alcola in 1981 was 83, and 81 in 1991.

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