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Arlin Family History

Arlin 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: Karlin, Carlin, Ahlin, Aslin, Arlen, Harlin, Allin, Arpin, Parlin

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Where is the Arlin family from?

You can see how Arlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Arlin families living in New Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arlin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Arlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlin 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 Arlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arlin. 50% of Arlin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arlin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arlin were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlin 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Arlin. 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 693 military records available for the last name Arlin. For the veterans among your Arlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arlin in 1953 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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