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Arlo Family History

Arlo 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: Aro, Alo, Arco, Arno, Argo, Sarlo, Arlt, Arko, Carlo, Arbo

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Where is the Arlo family from?

You can see how Arlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arlo families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arlo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlo 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 139 census records available for the last name Arlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlo 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Arlo. 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 84 military records available for the last name Arlo. For the veterans among your Arlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlo lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Arlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arlo in 1989 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlo 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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