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Afeld Family History

Afeld 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: Feld, Tafel, Fell, Field, Abel, Axel, Abele, Apel, Held, Adel

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Where is the Afeld family from?

You can see how Afeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afeld family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Afeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Afeld family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Afeld's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Afeld families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afeld 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 156 census records available for the last name Afeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afeld 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Afeld. 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 23 military records available for the last name Afeld. For the veterans among your Afeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afeld lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Afeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Afeld in 1977 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afeld 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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