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Aff Family History

Aff 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: Gaff, Alf, Off, Haff, Raff, Naff, Taff, Paff, Alff, Fu

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Where is the Aff family from?

You can see how Aff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Aff families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Aff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aff 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 Aff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aff 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Aff. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Aff. For the veterans among your Aff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Aff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aff in 1959 was 54, and 89 in 2000.

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