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Afcham Family History

Afcham 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: Cham, Afshar, Mcham, Yocham, Mecham, Ham, Chae, Abraham, Alam, Adam

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Where is the Afcham family from?

You can see how Afcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afcham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Afcham family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Afcham's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Afcham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afcham 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 1 census records available for the last name Afcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afcham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Afcham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Afcham. For the veterans among your Afcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afcham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Afcham

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