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Arfert Family History

Arfert 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: Albert, Ackert, Arber, Arnett, Armer, Argent, Arner, Markert, Aubert

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Where is the Arfert family from?

You can see how Arfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arfert families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Arfert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arfert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arfert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfert 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 362 census records available for the last name Arfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arfert. 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 23 military records available for the last name Arfert. For the veterans among your Arfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfert lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Arfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arfert in 1980 was 77, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfert 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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