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Arllen Family History

Arllen 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: Allen, Arlen, Mullen, Cullen, Ellen, Bullen, Millen, Hillen, Alden

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Where is the Arllen family from?

You can see how Arllen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arllen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arllen family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Arllen's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Arllen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arllen 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 130 census records available for the last name Arllen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arllen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Arllen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Arllen. For the veterans among your Arllen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arllen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Arllen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arllen in 1961 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arllen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arllen 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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