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Arle Family History

Arle 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: Arne, Harle, Agle, Arlen, Arce, Ale, Arlt, Erle, Able, Carle

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Where is the Arle family from?

You can see how Arle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Arle families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arle 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 Arle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arle. 43% of Arle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arle women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Arle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arle 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Arle. 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 120 military records available for the last name Arle. For the veterans among your Arle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arle in 1963 was 24, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arle 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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