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Afalava Family History

Afalava 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: Salava, Falla, Salama, Salata, Fava, Arakawa, Favara, Malara, Lalama

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afalava 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 4 census records available for the last name Afalava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afalava 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Afalava. 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 21 military records available for the last name Afalava. For the veterans among your Afalava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afalava lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Afalava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Afalava in 1971 was 45, and 65 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afalava 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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