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Affleck Family History

Affleck Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name, from either Affleck in Angus or Auchinleck (which was formerly pronounced Affleck) in Ayrshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Affleck family from?

You can see how Affleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Affleck families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 106 Affleck families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Affleck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Affleck families in 1891.
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What did your Affleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Hand (labour) Road Passenger Transport and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Affleck. 50% of Affleck men worked as a General Hand (labour) Road Passenger Transport and 79% of Affleck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Affleck were Bus Driver and Unpaid Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Hand (labour) Road Passenger Transport
    50%
  • Bus Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Affleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affleck 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Affleck. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Affleck. For the veterans among your Affleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affleck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Affleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Affleck in 1962 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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