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Affley Family History

Affley 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: Ansley, Gaffney, Axley, Akeley, Astley, Alfrey, Antley, Ackley, Alley

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Where is the Affley family from?

You can see how Affley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Affley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Affley families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Affley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Affley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Affley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Affley. 100% of Affley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Affley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Affley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affley 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 Affley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Affley. For the veterans among your Affley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Affley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Affley in 1973 was 79, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Affley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affley 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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