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Arlitt Family History

Arlitt 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: Arritt, Parfitt, Arnett, Litt, Plitt, Garlitz, Tritt, Ritt, Britt

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Where is the Arlitt family from?

You can see how Arlitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arlitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Arlitt families living in Norfolk. This was about 13% of all the recorded Arlitt's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Arlitt families in 1891.
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What did your Arlitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arlitt. 75% of Arlitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arlitt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Arlitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Arlitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlitt 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Arlitt. 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 89 military records available for the last name Arlitt. For the veterans among your Arlitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Arlitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Arlitt in 1964 was 83, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlitt 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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