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Alforth Family History

Alforth 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: Alworth, Walworth, Alford, Danforth, Forth, Goforth, Alcorta, Albert

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Where is the Alforth family from?

You can see how Alforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Alforth families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Alforth family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alforth's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Alforth families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Alforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alforth 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Alforth. 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 Alforth. For the veterans among your Alforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alforth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Alforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Alforth in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alforth 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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