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Arence Family History

Arence 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: Lawrence, Bence, Arne, Trench, France, Spence, Clarence, Prince

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Where is the Arence family from?

You can see how Arence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arence family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Arence families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Arence's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arence families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Arence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arence 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Arence. 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 10 military records available for the last name Arence. For the veterans among your Arence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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