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Afa Family History

Afa Name 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: Apa, Asa, Aga, Aja, Ala, Hata, Fu, Abu, An, Ma

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Where is the Afa family from?

You can see how Afa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afa family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Afa family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Afa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Afa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Afa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Afa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Afa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Afa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afa 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Afa. 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 50 military records available for the last name Afa. For the veterans among your Afa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Afa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Afa in 1975 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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