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Alphin Family History

Alphin Surname Meaning

Altered form of an unidentified surname possibly Dutch Van Alphen: habitational name from either of the places so named in North Brabant and South Holland.

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


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Where is the Alphin family from?

You can see how Alphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alphin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Alphin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Alphin families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alphin's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Alphin families in 1891.
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What did your Alphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alphin. 32% of Alphin men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Alphin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alphin were Farm Laborer and Home Work.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Home Work
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Alphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphin 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Alphin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alphin. For the veterans among your Alphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Alphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Alphin in 1950 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alphin 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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