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Arnfeld Family History

Arnfeld 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: Arnold, Kornfeld, Grunfeld, Barnfield, Armfield, Dornfeld, Arnell

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Where is the Arnfeld family from?

You can see how Arnfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arnfeld families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnfeld's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arnfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Arnfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnfeld 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Arnfeld. 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 25 military records available for the last name Arnfeld. For the veterans among your Arnfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Arnfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arnfeld in 1964 was 71, and 91 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnfeld 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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