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Arriel Family History

Arriel 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: Ariel, Jarriel, Gabriel, April, Briel, Harrier, Carrel, Carrier

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Where is the Arriel family from?

You can see how Arriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arriel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arriel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arriel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arriel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arriel 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 Arriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wasteman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arriel. 100% of Arriel men worked as a Wasteman.

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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

  • Wasteman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Arriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arriel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Arriel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Arriel. For the veterans among your Arriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arriel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Arriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arriel in 1979 was 67, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arriel 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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