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Arffa Family History

Arffa 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: Arora, Arata, Araya, Raffa, Karaffa, Arima, Arana, Arya, Boffa, Ariza

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Where is the Arffa family from?

You can see how Arffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arffa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arffa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Arffa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arffa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arffa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arffa 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 50 census records available for the last name Arffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arffa 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Arffa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Arffa. For the veterans among your Arffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arffa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Arffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arffa in 1971 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arffa 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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