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Arfmann Family History

Arfmann 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: Karmann, Ammann, Arman, Armand, Altmann, Hartmann, Artman, Ortmann

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Where is the Arfmann family from?

You can see how Arfmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arfmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Arfmann families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arfmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arfmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfmann 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 Arfmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arfmann. 50% of Arfmann men worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Arfmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Arfmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfmann 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Arfmann. 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 124 military records available for the last name Arfmann. For the veterans among your Arfmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Arfmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arfmann in 1963 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arfmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfmann 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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