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Alff Family History

Alff Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Alf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alff family from?

You can see how Alff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Alff families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Alff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alff families in 1891.
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What did your Alff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alff. 100% of Alff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alff 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Alff. 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 413 military records available for the last name Alff. For the veterans among your Alff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Alff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alff in 1957 was 31, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alff 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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