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Aarns Family History

Aarns 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: Warns, Barns, Aarons, Carns, Karns, Arns, Barnes, Mars, Carne, Karas

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Where is the Aarns family from?

You can see how Aarns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aarns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Aarns family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarns's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Aarns families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Aarns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarns 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Aarns. 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 9 military records available for the last name Aarns. For the veterans among your Aarns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarns lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Aarns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Aarns in 1992 was 44, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aarns 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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