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Alfed Family History

Alfed 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: Alfred, Alred, Allen, Alger, Alter, Algeo, Alder, Alden, Allred

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Where is the Alfed family from?

You can see how Alfed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfed family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Alfed families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Alfed families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alfed's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alfed families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfed 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 54 census records available for the last name Alfed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfed 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Alfed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Alfed. For the veterans among your Alfed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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