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Arling Family History

Arling Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harlin and Harling.

German: variant of Erling and in North America possibly also an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arling family from?

You can see how Arling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Arling families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arling families in 1891.
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What did your Arling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arling. 100% of Arling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arling 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Arling. 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 286 military records available for the last name Arling. For the veterans among your Arling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arling in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arling 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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