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Alphus Family History

Alphus 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: Alphin, Alpha, Althaus, Aldous, Aarhus, Cephus, Albus, Alpers, Ralphs

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Where is the Alphus family from?

You can see how Alphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alphus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alphus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Alphus families living in Arkansas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Alphus's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Alphus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alphus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Alphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Alphus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Alphus. For the veterans among your Alphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Alphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Alphus in 1962 was 80, and 21 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alphus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alphus 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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