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Arrott Family History

Arrott 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: Parrott, Garrott, Arnott, Arritt, Abbott, Barrett, Sprott, Arrow

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Where is the Arrott family from?

You can see how Arrott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Arrott families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arrott families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arrott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arrott. 29% of Arrott men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%

What Arrott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Arrott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrott 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Arrott. 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 233 military records available for the last name Arrott. For the veterans among your Arrott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Arrott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arrott in 1966 was 80, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrott 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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