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Arringdale Family History

Arringdale 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: Arrendale, Martindale, Arendale, Tringale, Grindle, Springle, Brindle

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Where is the Arringdale family from?

You can see how Arringdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arringdale family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arringdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Arringdale families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arringdale's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Arringdale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arringdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arringdale ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arringdale ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Arringdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arringdale 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Arringdale. 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 77 military records available for the last name Arringdale. For the veterans among your Arringdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arringdale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arringdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arringdale in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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