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Arula Family History

Arula 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: Arola, Narula, Azuma, Parola, Arora, Arata, Mula, Rua, Araya, Aul

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Where is the Arula family from?

You can see how Arula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arula family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arula families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arula ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Arula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arula 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Arula. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arula. For the veterans among your Arula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arula lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Arula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arula in 1991 was 81, and 92 in 2001.

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