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Alfors Family History

Alfors 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: Alford, Galford, Walford, Elford, Alborn, Alfonso, Alcorn, Halford

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Where is the Alfors family from?

You can see how Alfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfors family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alfors families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alfors's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Alfors families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alfors ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Alfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfors 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Alfors. 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 64 military records available for the last name Alfors. For the veterans among your Alfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfors lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Alfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Alfors in 1966 was 91, and 74 in 2004.

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