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Alfet Family History

Alfet 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: Allen, Albert, Alger, Alter, Mallet, Algeo, Fleet, Alder, Alden

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Where is the Alfet family from?

You can see how Alfet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alfet families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alfet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alfet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfet 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 10 census records available for the last name Alfet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfet 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Alfet. 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 Alfet. For the veterans among your Alfet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfet lifespan?

Average Alfet life expectancy in 1970 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfet 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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