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Affalter Family History

Affalter 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: Affolter, Falter, Alter, Malter, Halter, Salter, Balter, Faler

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Where is the Affalter family from?

You can see how Affalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Affalter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Affalter families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Affalter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Affalter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affalter 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 Affalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Affalter. 67% of Affalter men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Affalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affalter 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Affalter. 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 18 military records available for the last name Affalter. For the veterans among your Affalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affalter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Affalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Affalter in 1965 was 70, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affalter 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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