History of your Surname
Get access to Arrs family records.Start a free trial

Arrs Family History

Arrs 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, Aros, Ares, Barrs, Aris, Arra, Arps, Arms, Arts, Marrs

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Arrs family from?

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

What did your Arrs ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Arrs | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Arrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Arrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Arrs

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Arrs. 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.

View all Arrs immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Arrs. For the veterans among your Arrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arrs military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arrs family history

Discover More

What is the average Arrs lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Arrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arrs in 1971 was 80, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arrs

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arrs family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Arrs last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial