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Arlene Family History

Arlene 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: Arlen, Arline, Allen, Arne, Carline, Arden, Atlee, Greene, Rene

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Where is the Arlene family from?

You can see how Arlene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arlene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arlene families living in Georgia. This was about 62% of all the recorded Arlene's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Arlene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlene 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 Arlene ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Arlene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlene 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Arlene. 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 17 military records available for the last name Arlene. For the veterans among your Arlene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlene lifespan?

Average Arlene life expectancy in 1989 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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