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Ariel Family History

Ariel Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical placename Ariel meaning ‘lion of God’ in Hebrew (compare Arie ). It is mentioned in the prophecies of Ezra (8:16) and Isaiah (29:1–2).

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


Similar surnames: Amiel, Daniel, Arel, Gabriel, Kriel, Marie, Trier, Briel, Brief

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Where is the Ariel family from?

You can see how Ariel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ariel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ariel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Ariel families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ariel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ariel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ariel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ariel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ariel. 31% of Ariel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ariel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ariel were Lather and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Lather
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ariel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ariel 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Ariel. 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 243 military records available for the last name Ariel. For the veterans among your Ariel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ariel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ariel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ariel in 1963 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

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