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Afton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place called Afton, examples of which are found in Devon and on the Isle of Wight.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Alton, Aston, Aiton, Acton, Axton, Alston, Auton, Elton, Banton

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Where is the Afton family from?

You can see how Afton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Afton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Afton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Afton families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Afton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Afton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Afton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Afton. 43% of Afton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Afton women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Afton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afton 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Afton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 419 military records available for the last name Afton. For the veterans among your Afton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Afton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Afton in 1957 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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