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Aranow Family History

Aranow 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: Arnow, Aronow, Aragon, Arrow, Arno, Arana, Asano, Varano, Marano

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Where is the Aranow family from?

You can see how Aranow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aranow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aranow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Aranow families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Aranow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Aranow families in 1880.
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What did your Aranow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aranow. 45% of Aranow men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Aranow women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aranow were Glazier and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Glazier
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Aranow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aranow 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Aranow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Aranow. For the veterans among your Aranow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aranow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Aranow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Aranow in 1966 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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