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Arles Family History

Arles 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: Ares, Aries, Ales, Arlen, Ayles, Alles, Sarles, Armes, Ahles, Ables

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Where is the Arles family from?

You can see how Arles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Arles families living in North Carolina. This was about 46% of all the recorded Arles's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Arles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arles. 63% of Arles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arles women worked as an 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arles 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Arles. 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 Arles. For the veterans among your Arles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Arles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Arles in 1969 was 85, and 63 in 2002.

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