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Are Family History

Are Name 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: Hare, Aro, Arne, Abe, Re, Ore, Mare, Ard, Axe, Ares

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Where is the Are family from?

You can see how Are families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Are family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Are families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Are families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Are's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Are families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Are 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 Are ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Are. 100% of Are 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 Are. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Are 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 757 immigration records available for the last name Are. 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 806 military records available for the last name Are. For the veterans among your Are ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Are lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Are life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Are in 1970 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

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