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Arif Name Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on the Arabic adjective ʿārif ‘learned expert’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Aziz, Trim, Artz, Larin, Rife, Maris, Garis, Avril, Hari, Arey

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Where is the Arif family from?

You can see how Arif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arif families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arif's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Arif families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Arif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arif 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Arif. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Arif. For the veterans among your Arif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arif lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Arif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arif in 1952 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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