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Affer Family History

Affer 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: Offer, Jaffer, Saffer, Haffer, Asker, Alger, Anker, Alter, Offen

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Where is the Affer family from?

You can see how Affer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Affer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Affer family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Affer's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Affer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Affer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Affer. 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 65 military records available for the last name Affer. For the veterans among your Affer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Affer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Affer in 1973 was 55, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affer 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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