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Arrendell Family History

Arrendell 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: Arendall, Rendell, Arrendale, Rundell, Arundel, Reddell, Greenwell

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Where is the Arrendell family from?

You can see how Arrendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrendell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrendell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Arrendell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrendell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arrendell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrendell 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 Arrendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arrendell. 60% of Arrendell 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%
  • Armature Winder
    40%

What Arrendell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Arrendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrendell 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Arrendell. 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 105 military records available for the last name Arrendell. For the veterans among your Arrendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrendell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arrendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arrendell in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arrendell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrendell 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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