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Alfa Family History

Alfa 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: Alba, Alf, Alma, Alff, Alva, Ala, Alia, Sala, Falla, Alam

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Where is the Alfa family from?

You can see how Alfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alfa family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alfa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfa 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 254 census records available for the last name Alfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfa 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Alfa. 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 314 military records available for the last name Alfa. For the veterans among your Alfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Alfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Alfa in 1968 was 78, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfa 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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