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Aren Family History

Aren 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: Uren, Haren, Oren, Aven, Ren, Gren, Arden, Ares, Arn, Wren

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Where is the Aren family from?

You can see how Aren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Aren family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Aren's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aren. 54% of Aren men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aren women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aren were Clerks and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Clerks
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aren 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Aren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aren. For the veterans among your Aren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aren lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Aren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Aren in 1974 was 82, and 98 in 2001.

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