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Arffman Family History

Arffman 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: Arman, Roffman, Artman, Hoffman, Goffman, Koffman, Luffman, Cauffman

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Where is the Arffman family from?

You can see how Arffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arffman family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Arffman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Arffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arffman 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 Arffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arffman. 100% of Arffman men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Arffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Arffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arffman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Arffman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arffman. For the veterans among your Arffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arffman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Arffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arffman in 1983 was 71, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arffman 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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