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Arefian Family History

Arefian 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: Ajemian, Arian, Sarafian, Arabian, Adrian, Bressan, Yerian, Cherian

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Where is the Arefian family from?

You can see how Arefian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arefian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arefian family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Arefian's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Arefian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Arefian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arefian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arefian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Arefian. For the veterans among your Arefian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arefian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Arefian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arefian in 1986 was 68, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arefian 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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