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Arfin Family History

Arfin 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: Arpin, Arkin, Arvin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Carlin, Amin, Albin

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Where is the Arfin family from?

You can see how Arfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Arfin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Arfin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arfin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfin 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 Arfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arfin. 31% of Arfin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

What Arfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Arfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfin 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Arfin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Arfin. For the veterans among your Arfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Arfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arfin in 1961 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfin 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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