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Afan Family History

Afan 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: Fan, Aman, Adan, Alan, Awan, Agan, Han, Yan, Pan, Fang

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Where is the Afan family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Afan. 100% of Afan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Afan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Afan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afan 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Afan. 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 110 military records available for the last name Afan. For the veterans among your Afan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Afan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Afan in 1978 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Afan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Afan 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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