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Arriens Family History

Arriens 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: Aries, Ahrens, Arrieta, Harries, Adrien, Farrens, Arens, Warrens

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Where is the Arriens family from?

You can see how Arriens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arriens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arriens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Arriens family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arriens's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Arriens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arriens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arriens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Arriens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arriens 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Arriens. 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 33 military records available for the last name Arriens. For the veterans among your Arriens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arriens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Arriens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arriens in 1962 was 80, and 90 in 1999.

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