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Alphonse Family History

Alphonse Name Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Seychellois: from the French personal name Alphonse from Alphonsus a Latinized spelling of Spanish Alfonso .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alphonso, Alonso, Alfonso, Alonge, Ponce, Hons, Ambroise, Arons

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Where is the Alphonse family from?

You can see how Alphonse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alphonse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alphonse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Alphonse families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Alphonse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alphonse families in 1891.
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What did your Alphonse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alphonse. 50% of Alphonse men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Alphonse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alphonse were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alphonse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alphonse 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alphonse. 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 769 military records available for the last name Alphonse. For the veterans among your Alphonse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alphonse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alphonse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Alphonse in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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