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Arohood Family History

Arohood 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: Armwood, Arrowood, Orahood, Arwood, Arnhold, Narehood, Hood, Arnold

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Where is the Arohood family from?

You can see how Arohood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arohood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arohood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arohood families living in Indiana. This was about 73% of all the recorded Arohood's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Arohood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Arohood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arohood 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arohood. 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 2 military records available for the last name Arohood. For the veterans among your Arohood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arohood lifespan?

Average Arohood life expectancy in 1970 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arohood 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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