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Arfwedson Family History

Arfwedson 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: Alfredson, Arneson, Arvidson, Arenson, Crewdson, Anderson, Creedon

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There are 45 census records available for the last name Arfwedson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfwedson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Arfwedson. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Arfwedson. For the veterans among your Arfwedson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfwedson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Arfwedson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arfwedson in 1978 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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