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Arran Family History

Arran Surname Meaning

variant of Arrand. from the Middle English Biblical male personal name Arran a variant of Aaron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arran family from?

You can see how Arran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Arran families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arran families in 1911.
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What did your Arran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arran. 60% of Arran men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Arran women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arran were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arran 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Arran. 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 654 military records available for the last name Arran. For the veterans among your Arran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arran in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arran 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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