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Alfard Family History

Alfard 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: Alford, Allard, Alfaro, Alward, Galford, Walford, Agard, Attard

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Where is the Alfard family from?

You can see how Alfard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Alfard families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfard's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Alfard families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfard 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 Alfard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alfard. 38% of Alfard men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Alfard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alfard were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Alfard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Alfard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfard 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Alfard. 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 30 military records available for the last name Alfard. For the veterans among your Alfard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Alfard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alfard in 1966 was 58, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfard 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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