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Afford Family History

Afford 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: Pafford, Alford, Gafford, Axford, Safford, Ufford, Offord, Hafford

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Where is the Afford family from?

You can see how Afford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Afford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Afford families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Afford's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Afford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afford 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 Afford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Afford. 31% of Afford men worked as a General Labourer and 97% of Afford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Afford were Retired Stonemason and Nurse.

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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 Labourer
    31%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    24%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • Retired Stonemason
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Nurse
    4%

What Afford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Afford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afford 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Afford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Afford. For the veterans among your Afford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Afford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Afford in 1967 was 50, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Afford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afford 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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