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Abfalter Family History

Abfalter 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: Balter, Falter, Affolter, Alter, Malter, Halter, Bolter, Balmer

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Where is the Abfalter family from?

You can see how Abfalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abfalter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abfalter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Abfalter families living in Michigan. This was about 92% of all the recorded Abfalter's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Abfalter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abfalter 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 Abfalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abfalter. 56% of Abfalter 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
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Abfalter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Abfalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abfalter 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Abfalter. 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 160 military records available for the last name Abfalter. For the veterans among your Abfalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abfalter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Abfalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Abfalter in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abfalter 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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