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Afterman Family History

Afterman 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: Alterman, Ackerman, Waterman, Angerman, Alderman, Batterman, Akerman

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Where is the Afterman family from?

You can see how Afterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Afterman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Afterman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Afterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afterman 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 86 census records available for the last name Afterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afterman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Afterman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Afterman. For the veterans among your Afterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afterman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Afterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Afterman in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afterman 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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