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Alpenfels Family History

Alpenfels 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: Ockenfels, Penfold, Kleinfeld, Kreifels, Langenfeld, Apfel, Pendell

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Where is the Alpenfels family from?

You can see how Alpenfels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alpenfels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alpenfels family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alpenfels's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Alpenfels families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Alpenfels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alpenfels 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Alpenfels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Alpenfels. For the veterans among your Alpenfels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alpenfels lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Alpenfels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Alpenfels in 1975 was 57, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alpenfels 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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