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Arol Family History

Arol 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, Krol, Aros, Karol, Arola, Arel, Carol, Aron, Baron, Harold

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Where is the Arol family from?

You can see how Arol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Arol families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arol 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 173 census records available for the last name Arol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arol 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Arol. 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 14 military records available for the last name Arol. For the veterans among your Arol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arol lifespan?

Average Arol life expectancy in 1975 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arol 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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