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Arrans Family History

Arrans 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: Arras, Arrant, Arrants, Krans, Carras, Farrand, Arana, Arman, Farran

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Where is the Arrans family from?

You can see how Arrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Arrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arrans family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrans's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Arrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arrans. 100% of Arrans men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Arrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrans 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arrans. 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 13 military records available for the last name Arrans. For the veterans among your Arrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Arrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Arrans in 1967 was 83, and 75 in 1999.

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