This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Aarlem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Aarlem Family History

Aarlem 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: Barley, Varley, Harle, Harley, Marley, Farley, Marler, Parler, Salem

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Aarlem family from?

You can see how Aarlem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarlem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aarlem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarlem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aarlem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarlem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Aarlem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Aarlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarlem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Aarlem

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Aarlem. 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.

View all Aarlem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aarlem. For the veterans among your Aarlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Aarlem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Aarlem family history

Discover More

What is the average Aarlem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aarlem 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aarlem

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Aarlem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial