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Alofs Family History

Alofs 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: Amos, Allis, Alo, Lois, Valois, Aros, Aliff, Aloi, Bloss, Loos

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Where is the Alofs family from?

You can see how Alofs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alofs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alofs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Alofs families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Alofs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Alofs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alofs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alofs ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Alofs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alofs 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Alofs. 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 124 military records available for the last name Alofs. For the veterans among your Alofs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alofs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Alofs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Alofs in 1965 was 79, and 93 in 2004.

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