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Alfar Family History

Alfar Surname 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: Alfaro, Allar, Alger, Alam, Alter, Akbar, Klar, Safar, Alder, Lear

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Where is the Alfar family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Alfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfar 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Alfar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Alfar. For the veterans among your Alfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Alfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Alfar in 1970 was 77, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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