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Arase Family History

Arase 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: Rase, Aase, Arace, Crase, Arave, Krase, Brase, Frase, Ras, Rose

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Where is the Arase family from?

You can see how Arase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arase families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arase's in USA. California had the highest population of Arase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orchardist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arase. 43% of Arase men worked as an Orchardist. .

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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

  • Orchardist
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Arase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arase 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Arase. 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 104 military records available for the last name Arase. For the veterans among your Arase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arase lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Arase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arase in 1963 was 77, and 44 in 2002.

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