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Arlt Family History

Arlt Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name a shortened form of Arnold. It is frequent in Silesia and Upper Lusatia.

Where the change in form is amply documented from the 16th century.

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


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You can see how Arlt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arlt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Arlt families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Arlt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arlt families in 1891.
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What did your Arlt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 965 immigration records available for the last name Arlt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arlt. For the veterans among your Arlt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arlt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arlt in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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