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Alferman Family History

Alferman 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: Alterman, Alderman, Ackerman, Alleman, Angerman, Opferman, Akerman

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Where is the Alferman family from?

You can see how Alferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Alferman families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Alferman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Alferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alferman 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 Alferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alferman. 50% of Alferman 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Alferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Alferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alferman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Alferman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Alferman. For the veterans among your Alferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alferman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Alferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alferman in 1966 was 85, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alferman 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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