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Arlee Family History

Arlee 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: Atlee, Arlen, Allee, Farlee, Parlee, Allen, Lee, Barley, Varley, Arne

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Arlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlee 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Arlee. 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 24 military records available for the last name Arlee. For the veterans among your Arlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlee lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Arlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arlee in 1976 was 39, and 78 in 1992.

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