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Arroy Family History

Arroy 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: Arrow, Arroyo, Carro, Barrow, Troy, Arras, Aro, Leroy, Barry, Arney

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Where is the Arroy family from?

You can see how Arroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arroy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arroy family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Arroy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Arroy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arroy 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 Arroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arroy. 100% of Arroy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Arroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arroy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Arroy. 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 40 military records available for the last name Arroy. For the veterans among your Arroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arroy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Arroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arroy in 1981 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arroy 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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