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Affe Family History

Affe 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: Taffe, Jaffe, Yaffe, Offen, Arne, Abe, Aude, Raffa, Taaffe, Axe

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Where is the Affe family from?

You can see how Affe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Affe families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Affe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Affe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Affe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Affe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Affe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affe 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Affe. 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 60 military records available for the last name Affe. For the veterans among your Affe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Affe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Affe in 1974 was 57, and 80 in 2002.

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