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Arslan Surname Meaning

Turkish: variant of Aslan derived from Ottoman Turkish arslan ‘lion’ figuratively ‘brave man’.

Muslim (mainly Levant): from a personal name based on Turkish arslan ‘lion’ (see 1 above).

American shortened form of Armenian Arslanian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Arslan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arslan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arslan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arslan families living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Arslan's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Arslan families in 1920.
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What did your Arslan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Arslan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arslan 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Arslan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Arslan. For the veterans among your Arslan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arslan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arslan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arslan in 1963 was 71, and 41 in 2004.

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