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Afoa Family History

Afoa 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: Fox, Aho, Apa, Amos, Aro, Arora, Amor, Avon, Alo, Asa

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Where is the Afoa family from?

You can see how Afoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afoa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Afoa family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Afoa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Afoa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Afoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afoa 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Afoa. 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 124 military records available for the last name Afoa. For the veterans among your Afoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afoa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Afoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Afoa in 1975 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afoa 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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