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Afman Family History

Afman 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: Aman, Arman, Asman, Alman, Auman, Amman, Fan, Kalman, Man, Rahman

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Where is the Afman family from?

You can see how Afman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Afman families living in Colorado. This was about 43% of all the recorded Afman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Afman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Afman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Decorator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Afman. 100% of Afman men worked as a Decorator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Decorator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Afman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afman 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Afman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Afman. For the veterans among your Afman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Afman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Afman in 1956 was 50, and 84 in 2003.

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