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Arleo Family History

Arleo 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: Arlen, Carleo, Aleo, Arceo, Allen, Leo, Barley, Varley, Algeo, Aro

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Where is the Arleo family from?

You can see how Arleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arleo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arleo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Arleo families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Arleo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Arleo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arleo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arleo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arleo. 100% of Arleo men worked as a Barber and 100% of Arleo women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Arleo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Arleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arleo 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Arleo. 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 75 military records available for the last name Arleo. For the veterans among your Arleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arleo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Arleo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arleo in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arleo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arleo 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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