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Arink Family History

Arink 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: Brink, Arick, Rink, Frink, Aring, Frank, Rank, Zink, Marin, Brick

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Where is the Arink family from?

You can see how Arink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Arink families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Arink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Arink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Arink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arink 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Arink. 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 62 military records available for the last name Arink. For the veterans among your Arink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arink lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Arink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arink in 1969 was 61, and 94 in 2000.

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