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Arrinton Family History

Arrinton 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: Arrington, Harrington, Warrington, Barrington, Brinton, Carrington

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Where is the Arrinton family from?

You can see how Arrinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrinton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arrinton family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrinton's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Arrinton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrinton 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 111 census records available for the last name Arrinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrinton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Arrinton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Arrinton. For the veterans among your Arrinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrinton lifespan?

Average Arrinton life expectancy in 2000 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrinton 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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