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Alofsin Family History

Alofsin 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: Loftin, Aloisio, Elofson, Loflin, Alfson, Olofson, Aloisi, Cousin

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Where is the Alofsin family from?

You can see how Alofsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alofsin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alofsin families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alofsin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Alofsin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alofsin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alofsin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Alofsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alofsin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Alofsin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Alofsin. For the veterans among your Alofsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alofsin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Alofsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Alofsin in 1970 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

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