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Arlea Family History

Arlea 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: Arlen, Allen, Barley, Varley, Arora, Arata, Arne, Harle, Harley

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Where is the Arlea family from?

You can see how Arlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arlea family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlea's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arlea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlea 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 7 census records available for the last name Arlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlea 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Arlea. 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 1 military records available for the last name Arlea. For the veterans among your Arlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlea lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Arlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arlea in 1991 was 42, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlea 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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