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Alfson Family History

Alfson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Alfsen: patronymic from the personal name Alf.

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Alfsson.

Swedish cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alfson family from?

You can see how Alfson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Alfson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Alfson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alfson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Alfson families in 1911.
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What did your Alfson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alfson. 28% of Alfson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Alfson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alfson were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alfson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfson 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Alfson. 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 343 military records available for the last name Alfson. For the veterans among your Alfson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alfson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alfson in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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