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Aft Family History

Aft 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: Ast, Abt, Haft, Apt, Daft, Art, Taft, Alt, Axt, Saft

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Where is the Aft family from?

You can see how Aft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Aft families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Aft's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Aft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aft ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Aft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aft 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Aft. 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 77 military records available for the last name Aft. For the veterans among your Aft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aft lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Aft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Aft in 1977 was 88, and 79 in 2003.

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