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Affens Family History

Affens 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, Athens, Ahrens, Aikens, Akens, Arens, Frens, Feng, Allen, Ades

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Where is the Affens family from?

You can see how Affens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Affens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Affens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Affens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Affens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Affens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Affens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Affens. For the veterans among your Affens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Affens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Affens in 1967 was 81, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affens 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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