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Alfs Family History

Alfs 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: Ales, Alf, Alls, Alff, Alms, Alas, Sales, Alam, Amos, Lis

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Where is the Alfs family from?

You can see how Alfs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Alfs families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Alfs's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Alfs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfs 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 Alfs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alfs. 40% of Alfs men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Owner
    14%

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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Alfs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfs 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Alfs. 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 248 military records available for the last name Alfs. For the veterans among your Alfs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfs lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Alfs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Alfs in 1958 was 52, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alfs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfs 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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