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Arres Family History

Arres Surname Meaning

see Arras.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arres family from?

You can see how Arres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Arres families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arres's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Arres families in 1841.
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What did your Arres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arres. 100% of Arres 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Arres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arres 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Arres. 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 87 military records available for the last name Arres. For the veterans among your Arres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arres lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Arres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arres in 1967 was 74, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arres 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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