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Alferd Family History

Alferd 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: Alford, Albert, Alger, Alter, Alder, Galford, Walford, Alfred, Elford

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Where is the Alferd family from?

You can see how Alferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alferd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Alferd family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Alferd's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Alferd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alferd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alferd. 27% of Alferd men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Alferd women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alferd were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alferd 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Alferd. 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 157 military records available for the last name Alferd. For the veterans among your Alferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alferd lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1985, in the United States, Alferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Alferd in 1960 was 57, and 59 in 1985.

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