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Alphonsus Family History

Alphonsus 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: Alphonse, Alphonso, Alfonso, Alphin, Althaus, Aldous, Alonso, Alfonsi

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Where is the Alphonsus family from?

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

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alphonsus. 67% of Alphonsus women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Supervisor
    34%

What Alphonsus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Alphonsus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphonsus 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Alphonsus. 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 65 military records available for the last name Alphonsus. For the veterans among your Alphonsus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphonsus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Alphonsus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alphonsus in 1971 was 80, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alphonsus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alphonsus 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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