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Arlak Family History

Arlak 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: Barak, Alam, Arras, Barlas, Rak, Raak, Dolak, Flak, Maslak, Polak

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Where is the Arlak family from?

You can see how Arlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arlak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlak 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 12 census records available for the last name Arlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Arlak. 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 34 military records available for the last name Arlak. For the veterans among your Arlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Arlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arlak in 1970 was 46, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlak 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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