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Arfstrom Family History

Arfstrom 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: Elfstrom, Safstrom, Rystrom, Markstrom, Carlstrom, Lofstrom, Ahlstrom

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Where is the Arfstrom family from?

You can see how Arfstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arfstrom families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Arfstrom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arfstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfstrom 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 Arfstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arfstrom. 60% of Arfstrom men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Arfstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfstrom 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Arfstrom. 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 18 military records available for the last name Arfstrom. For the veterans among your Arfstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfstrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arfstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arfstrom in 1962 was 68, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfstrom 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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