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Affen Family History

Affen 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: Offen, Allen, Aven, Draffen, Alden, Arden, Almen, Offer, Annen, Arlen

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Where is the Affen family from?

You can see how Affen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Affen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Affen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Affen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Affen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affen 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 98 census records available for the last name Affen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Affen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Affen. For the veterans among your Affen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Affen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Affen in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affen 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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