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Alferd Family History

Alferd 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, Albert, Alger, Alter, Alder, Galford, Walford, Alfred, Elford

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Where is the Alferd family from?

You can see how Alferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alferd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Alferd family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Alferd's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Alferd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alferd 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 Alferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Yard Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alferd. 100% of Alferd men worked as a Dock Yard Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Yard Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alferd 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Alferd. 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 157 military records available for the last name Alferd. For the veterans among your Alferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alferd lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1985, in the United States, Alferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alferd in 1960 was 57, and 59 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alferd 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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