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Alafson Family History

Alafson 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: Olafson, Alfson, Allison, Clayson, Gladson, Adamson, Glasson

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Where is the Alafson family from?

You can see how Alafson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alafson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Alafson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Alafson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Alafson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Alafson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alafson 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 64 census records available for the last name Alafson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alafson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Alafson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Alafson. For the veterans among your Alafson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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