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Arunachalam Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Tamil Nadu): from a personal name common in the Deccan Plateau ultimately derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘hill of intense fire’ referring to the hill of Tiruvannamalai (revered by devotees of Shiva) in Tamil Nadu.

Hindu mythology has it that the hill is a physical manifestation of the god Shiva who appeared as a linga (pillar) of fire to intervene in a battle for supremacy between Lords Brahma and Vishnu.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

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You can see how Arunachalam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arunachalam family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Arunachalam families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arunachalam's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arunachalam families in 1871.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Arunachalam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arunachalam 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Arunachalam. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Arunachalam. For the veterans among your Arunachalam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arunachalam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Arunachalam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arunachalam in 1970 was 37, and 65 in 1998.

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