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Arens Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Arends .

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


Similar surnames: Arenz, Arends, Arent, Arend, Ahrens, Arns, Dreis, Frens, Sens, Akens

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Where is the Arens family from?

You can see how Arens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Arens families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arens families in 1911.
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What did your Arens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arens. 72% of Arens men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Arens. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Arens. For the veterans among your Arens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arens lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Arens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arens in 1943 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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