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Arrant Name Meaning

Variant of Arant a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Arant, Arrants, Arnt, Arent, Arman, Parran, Briant, Farrant, Brant

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Where is the Arrant family from?

You can see how Arrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Arrant families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Arrant's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arrant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arrant. 35% of Arrant men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Arrant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arrant were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrant 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Arrant. 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 968 military records available for the last name Arrant. For the veterans among your Arrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrant lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Arrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arrant in 1951 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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