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Alfert Family History

Alfert 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: Albert, Alpert, Allert, Alger, Alter, Alder, Halbert, Ackert, Wilfert

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Where is the Alfert family from?

You can see how Alfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alfert family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alfert's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Alfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alfert. 20% of Alfert men worked as a Proprietor and 25% of Alfert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alfert were Lawyer and Typist. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Alfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfert 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Alfert. 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 53 military records available for the last name Alfert. For the veterans among your Alfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Alfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Alfert in 1965 was 69, and 77 in 2000.

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