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Alfers Family History

Alfers 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: Elfers, Alders, Alers, Albers, Alpers, Allers, Alters, Albert, Alger

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Where is the Alfers family from?

You can see how Alfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Alfers families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Alfers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Alfers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfers 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 Alfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alfers. 37% of Alfers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Alfers women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Alfers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Alfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfers 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Alfers. 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 165 military records available for the last name Alfers. For the veterans among your Alfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alfers in 1966 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfers 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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