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Arlla Family History

Arlla 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: Arola, Villa, Falla, Parola, Arora, Arata, Palla, Araya, Halla, Molla

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Where is the Arlla family from?

You can see how Arlla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arlla families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arlla's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arlla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arlla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arlla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arlla. 100% of Arlla men worked as an Owner and 100% of Arlla women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Arlla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlla 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Arlla. 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 34 military records available for the last name Arlla. For the veterans among your Arlla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arlla lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Arlla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arlla in 1971 was 74, and 96 in 2000.

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