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Affa Family History

Affa Surname 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: Raffa, Baffa, Jaffa, Apa, Asa, Alba, Anda, Kafka, Anna, Asta

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Where is the Affa family from?

You can see how Affa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Affa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Affa families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Affa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Affa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Affa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affa 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Affa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Affa. For the veterans among your Affa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Affa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Affa in 1967 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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