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Aufferth Family History

Aufferth 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: Duffer, Huffer, Lafferty, Rafferty, Leffert, Duffett, Ulferts, Aubert

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Where is the Aufferth family from?

You can see how Aufferth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aufferth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aufferth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Aufferth families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Aufferth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aufferth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aufferth 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 38 census records available for the last name Aufferth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aufferth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Aufferth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Aufferth. For the veterans among your Aufferth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aufferth lifespan?

Average Aufferth life expectancy in 1978 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aufferth 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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