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Arleigh Family History

Arleigh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Farleigh, Leigh, Sleigh, Arledge, Raleigh, Rawleigh, Fairleigh, Reigh

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Where is the Arleigh family from?

You can see how Arleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arleigh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arleigh families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arleigh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arleigh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arleigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Arleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arleigh 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Arleigh. 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 58 military records available for the last name Arleigh. For the veterans among your Arleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arleigh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1979, in the United States, Arleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arleigh in 1972 was 80, and 89 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arleigh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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