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Alfons Family History

Alfons 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: Alfonso, Alfonsi, Alton, Alford, Almond, Aldous, Alcon, Alkins, Almon

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Where is the Alfons family from?

You can see how Alfons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Alfons families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alfons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alfons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alfons. 50% of Alfons men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Shoe Maker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Alfons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfons 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Alfons. 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 170 military records available for the last name Alfons. For the veterans among your Alfons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfons lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Alfons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alfons in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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