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Afu Family History

Afu Name 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: Fu, Abu, Au, Alu, Lu, Qiu, Yu, Ku, Wu, Chu

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Where is the Afu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Afu 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 Afu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Afu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Afu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Afu 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Afu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Afu. For the veterans among your Afu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Afu lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Afu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Afu in 1991 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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