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Alfern Family History

Alfern 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: Alpern, Allen, Albert, Alger, Alter, Alder, Alden, Almen, Alber

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Where is the Alfern family from?

You can see how Alfern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alfern families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfern's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alfern families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Alfern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfern 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Alfern. 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 3 military records available for the last name Alfern. For the veterans among your Alfern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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