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Alfsen Family History

Alfsen 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: Alfson, Allen, Olsen, Elsen, Alden, Alfred, Alfrey, Almen, Alten

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Where is the Alfsen family from?

You can see how Alfsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Alfsen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alfsen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Alfsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfsen 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 Alfsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alfsen. 34% of Alfsen men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Alfsen women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Coremaker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Alfsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Alfsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfsen 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Alfsen. 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 151 military records available for the last name Alfsen. For the veterans among your Alfsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Alfsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Alfsen in 1965 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alfsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfsen 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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