Alfred Family History

Alfred Surname Meaning

English, French, German, West Indian (mainly Haiti), and African (mainly Tanzania): from the Middle English personal name Alfred, Elfred, Old English Ælfrǣd ‘elf counsel’. This owed its popularity as a personal name in England to the fame of the West Saxon king Alfred the Great (849–899).

Alfred the Great is renowned for his military successes, specifically for defeating the Danes and keeping them out of Wessex. His reign marked a significant period in English history.

Under Alfred's leadership, Wessex became a stronghold of learning and culture, establishing a legacy that would influence future generations.

The combination of military prowess and cultural patronage helped cement Alfred's name, contributing to the enduring popularity of the name throughout various cultures and languages.

Today, the name remains common and is a testament to its historical roots and the notable figure it represents.

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

Similar surnames: Allred, Aldred, Alfrey, Clare, Alford, Galford, Palfrey, Elford, Alley, Manfred

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13K	Military Records
8K	Immigration Records
52K	Census and Voter Lists
45K	Member Trees

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Where is the Alfred family from?

You can see how Alfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alfred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 134 Alfred families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Alfred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alfred families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfred 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 Alfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Alfred. 20% of Alfred men worked as a General labourer and 79% of Alfred women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alfred were Retired and Incapacitated.

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General labourer

20%

Builders labourer

12%

Farmer

Retired

Unpaid domestic duties

79%

Household duties

Private means

Incapacitated

What Alfred family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 52K census records available for the last name Alfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfred census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 8K immigration records available for the last name Alfred. 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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Military Records

There are 13K military records available for the last name Alfred. For the veterans among your Alfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfred lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Alfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alfred in 1943 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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Alfred Surname Meaning

Alfred the Great is renowned for his military successes, specifically for defeating the Danes and keeping them out of Wessex. His reign marked a significant period in English history.

Under Alfred's leadership, Wessex became a stronghold of learning and culture, establishing a legacy that would influence future generations.

The combination of military prowess and cultural patronage helped cement Alfred's name, contributing to the enduring popularity of the name throughout various cultures and languages.

Today, the name remains common and is a testament to its historical roots and the notable figure it represents.

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

Where is the Alfred family from?

What did your Alfred ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

20%

Builders labourer

12%

Farmer

Retired

Unpaid domestic duties

79%

Household duties

Private means

Incapacitated

What Alfred family records will you find?

What is the average Alfred lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Alfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alfred in 1943 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

Alfred Family History

Alfred Surname Meaning

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Alfred Surname Meaning

218,000 record(s) for Alfred

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Where is the Alfred family from?

What did your Alfred ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Alfred family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Alfred lifespan?

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