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Arfe Family History

Arfe 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: Arne, Arce, Arft, Barre, Rye, Hare, Marie, Carne, Aro, Garde

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Where is the Arfe family from?

You can see how Arfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arfe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Arfe families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arfe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arfe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfe 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 98 census records available for the last name Arfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfe 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Arfe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Arfe. For the veterans among your Arfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Arfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arfe in 1971 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfe 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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