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Arf Family History

Arf 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: Aro, Ard, Arn, Art, Alf, Arp, Orf, Ark, Ary, Arif

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Where is the Arf family from?

You can see how Arf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arf families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arf 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 Arf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arf. 47% of Arf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arf women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Arf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Arf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arf 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Arf. 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 91 military records available for the last name Arf. For the veterans among your Arf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arf lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Arf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arf in 1969 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arf 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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