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Affuso Family History

Affuso 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: Amuso, Zaffuto, Artuso, Afonso, August, Fuse, Caruso, Faust, Angus

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Where is the Affuso family from?

You can see how Affuso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affuso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Affuso families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Affuso's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Affuso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affuso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Affuso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Affuso. 37% of Affuso 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
    37%
  • Bus Driver
    28%
  • Skilled Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Affuso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Affuso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affuso 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Affuso. 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 28 military records available for the last name Affuso. For the veterans among your Affuso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affuso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Affuso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Affuso in 1967 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affuso 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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