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Alfonson Family History

Alfonson 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: Alfonso, Aronson, Antonson, Anfinson, Salmonson, Allinson, Alonso

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Where is the Alfonson family from?

You can see how Alfonson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfonson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfonson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Alfonson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfonson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Alfonson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Alfonson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfonson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Alfonson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alfonson. For the veterans among your Alfonson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfonson lifespan?

Average Alfonson life expectancy in 1970 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfonson 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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