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Arolla Family History

Arolla 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: Rolla, Arola, Carolla, Parola, Arora, Apollo, Molla, Bolla, Kroll

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Where is the Arolla family from?

You can see how Arolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arolla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arolla family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arolla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arolla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arolla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Arolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arolla 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Arolla. 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 23 military records available for the last name Arolla. For the veterans among your Arolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arolla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Arolla in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arolla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arolla 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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