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Arlan Family History

Arlan 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: Arman, Arlen, Allan, Alan, Aslan, Arian, Harlan, Carlan, Karlin

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Where is the Arlan family from?

You can see how Arlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Arlan families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arlan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlan 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 Arlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arlan. 50% of Arlan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arlan women worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Trucker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Arlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Arlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Arlan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Arlan. For the veterans among your Arlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Arlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arlan in 1970 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlan 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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