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Afseth Family History

Afseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Halseth, Mauseth, Huseth, Faeth, Feth, Joseph, Ash

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Where is the Afseth family from?

You can see how Afseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Afseth family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Afseth's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Afseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afseth 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 Afseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Afseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Afseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afseth 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Afseth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Afseth. For the veterans among your Afseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Afseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Afseth in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Afseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afseth 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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