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Aris Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Arras in Pas-de-Calais France. English: habitational name from one of two places called Arras in East Yorkshire. Both are derived from the plural of Old Norse erg ‘hut shelter’. Galician (Arís): habitational name from Arís in Pontevedra (Galicia Spain) an ancient placename derived from Latin villa Alarici from the name of its owner Alaricus of Visigothic origin. Catalan (Arís): probably from an old personal name. This surname is also found in southern France.

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


Similar surnames: Ares, Maris, Aries, Paris, Aros, Oris, Baris, Arias, Avis, Artis

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You can see how Aris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Aris families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Aris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aris families in 1911.
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What did your Aris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Cooper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aris. 28% of Aris men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Aris women worked as a Cooper. .

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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

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Fordner
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cooper
    100%
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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Aris. For the veterans among your Aris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aris lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Aris in 1961 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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