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Affeltranger Family History

Affeltranger 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: Altringer, Lestrange, Ellwanger, Heffelfinger, Loranger, Affolter

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Where is the Affeltranger family from?

You can see how Affeltranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affeltranger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Affeltranger family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Affeltranger's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Affeltranger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Affeltranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affeltranger 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Affeltranger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Affeltranger. For the veterans among your Affeltranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affeltranger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Affeltranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Affeltranger in 1981 was 76, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affeltranger 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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