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Afflerbaugh Family History

Afflerbaugh 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: Afflerbach, Allenbaugh, Arbaugh, Bartlebaugh, Buterbaugh, Puterbaugh

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Where is the Afflerbaugh family from?

You can see how Afflerbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afflerbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Afflerbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Afflerbaugh families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Afflerbaugh's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Afflerbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afflerbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Afflerbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Afflerbaugh. 30% of Afflerbaugh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Afflerbaugh women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Accountant
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Afflerbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Afflerbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afflerbaugh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Afflerbaugh. 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 157 military records available for the last name Afflerbaugh. For the veterans among your Afflerbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afflerbaugh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Afflerbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Afflerbaugh in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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