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Arys Family History

Arys 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: Aros, Ares, Arya, Aris, Rys, Ary, Arps, Parys, Arms, Arts

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Where is the Arys family from?

You can see how Arys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arys family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arys's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Arys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arys 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 133 census records available for the last name Arys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arys 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Arys. 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 6 military records available for the last name Arys. For the veterans among your Arys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arys lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Arys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arys in 1966 was 79, and 88 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arys 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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