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Auffant Family History

Auffant 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: Duffany, Quant, Tiffany, Fant, Hoffart, Durant, Duffin, Buffin

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Where is the Auffant family from?

You can see how Auffant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auffant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Auffant families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Auffant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Auffant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auffant 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 Auffant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Auffant. 50% of Auffant 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Auffant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Auffant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auffant 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Auffant. 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 47 military records available for the last name Auffant. For the veterans among your Auffant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auffant lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Auffant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Auffant in 1950 was 38, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auffant 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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