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Arroe Family History

Arroe 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: Arrow, Barre, Carro, Barrow, Arras, Aro, Arne, Carrow, Arco, Argue

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Where is the Arroe family from?

You can see how Arroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arroe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arroe families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Arroe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arroe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arroe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arroe 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 43 census records available for the last name Arroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arroe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Arroe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Arroe. For the veterans among your Arroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arroe lifespan?

Average Arroe life expectancy in 1992 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arroe 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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