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Arlein Family History

Arlein 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: Arlen, Karlin, Allen, Carlin, Albin, Klein, Lein, Arden, Ahlin, Rhein

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Where is the Arlein family from?

You can see how Arlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer Locomotive was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arlein. 50% of Arlein men worked as an Engineer Locomotive.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Engineer Locomotive
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Arlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Arlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlein 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Arlein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Arlein. For the veterans among your Arlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlein lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Arlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arlein in 1979 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arlein 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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