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Arim Family History

Arim 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: Prim, Trim, Arima, Karim, Grim, Brim, Krim, Crim, Rim, Aris

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Where is the Arim family from?

You can see how Arim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arim family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arim's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Arim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Arim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arim 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Arim. 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 50 military records available for the last name Arim. For the veterans among your Arim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Arim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arim in 1968 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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