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Affan Family History

Affan 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: Laffan, Fan, Offen, Safran, Raffa, Alban, Aman, Farfan, Arman, Asman

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Where is the Affan family from?

You can see how Affan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Affan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Affan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Affan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Affan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affan 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 27 census records available for the last name Affan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Affan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Affan. For the veterans among your Affan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affan lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Affan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Affan in 1998 was 17, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affan 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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