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Anfin Family History

Anfin 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: Annin, Antin, Amin, Albin, Hankin, Anson, Annis, Unwin, Landin, Aubin

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Where is the Anfin family from?

You can see how Anfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anfin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Anfin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Anfin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Anfin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Anfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anfin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Anfin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Anfin. For the veterans among your Anfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anfin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Anfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anfin in 1966 was 82, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anfin 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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