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Arowood Family History

Arowood 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: Armwood, Arrowood, Arwood, Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Markwood

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Where is the Arowood family from?

You can see how Arowood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arowood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arowood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 77 Arowood families living in North Carolina. This was about 85% of all the recorded Arowood's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Arowood families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arowood 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 Arowood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arowood. 60% of Arowood men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Arowood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Arowood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arowood 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arowood. 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 51 military records available for the last name Arowood. For the veterans among your Arowood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arowood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Arowood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arowood in 1966 was 64, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arowood 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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