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Arlitz Family History

Arlitz 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: Garlitz, Britz, Kritz, Reitz, Pritz, Artz, Gritz, Ritz, Arita, Arlt

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Where is the Arlitz family from?

You can see how Arlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arlitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Arlitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Arlitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arlitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlitz 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 150 census records available for the last name Arlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlitz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Arlitz. 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 36 military records available for the last name Arlitz. For the veterans among your Arlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Arlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arlitz in 1969 was 59, and 69 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlitz 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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