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Arlock Family History

Arlock 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: Narlock, Garlock, Carlock, Brock, Lock, Rock, Garlick, Block, Krock

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Where is the Arlock family from?

You can see how Arlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arlock family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlock's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Arlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlock 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 81 census records available for the last name Arlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlock 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Arlock. 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 31 military records available for the last name Arlock. For the veterans among your Arlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlock lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Arlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arlock in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlock 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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