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Alosa Family History

Alosa 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: Aloia, Amos, Rosa, Arora, Posa, Close, Alo, Asa, Kosa, Alba

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Where is the Alosa family from?

You can see how Alosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alosa families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Alosa family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Alosa's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Alosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alosa. 100% of Alosa 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Alosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alosa 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Alosa. 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 19 military records available for the last name Alosa. For the veterans among your Alosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Alosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Alosa in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

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