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Alfordson Family History

Alfordson 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: Alfredson, Albertson, Alford, Alfonso, Forson, Alverson, Halvorson

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Where is the Alfordson family from?

You can see how Alfordson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfordson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alfordson families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alfordson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alfordson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfordson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Alfordson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfordson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Alfordson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Alfordson. For the veterans among your Alfordson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfordson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Alfordson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alfordson in 1978 was 58, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfordson 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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