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Where is the Arya family from?

You can see how Arya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arya family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arya families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Arya family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arya's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Arya families in 1871.

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Arya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arya 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Arya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Arya. For the veterans among your Arya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arya lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Arya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arya in 1987 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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