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Affourtit Family History

Affourtit 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: Forti, Affolter, Asfour, Louttit, Fournet, Offutt, Fortin, Austin

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Where is the Affourtit family from?

You can see how Affourtit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affourtit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Affourtit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Affourtit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Affourtit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affourtit 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 120 census records available for the last name Affourtit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affourtit 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Affourtit. 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 124 military records available for the last name Affourtit. For the veterans among your Affourtit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affourtit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Affourtit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Affourtit in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Affourtit 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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