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Afonso Family History

Afonso Surname Meaning

Portuguese: variant of 'Alfonso'.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Afonso family from?

You can see how Afonso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afonso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Afonso families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Afonso's in USA. California had the highest population of Afonso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afonso 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 Afonso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Afonso. 100% of Afonso men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Afonso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Afonso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afonso 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Afonso. 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 71 military records available for the last name Afonso. For the veterans among your Afonso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afonso lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Afonso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Afonso in 1956 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Afonso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afonso 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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