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Alfara Family History

Alfara 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: Alfaro, Almaraz, Fara, Aldana, Alford, Allard, Malara, Aldama

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Where is the Alfara family from?

You can see how Alfara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Alfara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfara's in USA. California had the highest population of Alfara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alfara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alfara. 100% of Alfara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Alfara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfara 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Alfara. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alfara. For the veterans among your Alfara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfara lifespan?

Average Alfara life expectancy in 1982 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfara 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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