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Arren Family History

Arren 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: Farren, Warren, Arden, Arlen, Karren, Garren, Barren, Harren, Orren

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Where is the Arren family from?

You can see how Arren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arren families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Arren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arren. 43% of Arren men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arren 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Arren. 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 629 military records available for the last name Arren. For the veterans among your Arren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arren lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Arren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arren in 1977 was 80, and 92 in 2002.

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