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Aftab Family History

Aftab 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: Pfab, Asta, Antar, Afton, Afzal, Aita, Antal, Attar, Hata, Tan

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Aftab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aftab 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Aftab. 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 14 military records available for the last name Aftab. For the veterans among your Aftab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aftab lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Aftab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aftab in 1990 was 67, and 74 in 2002.

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