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Arrin Family History

Arrin 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: Marrin, Arpin, Arkin, Farrin, Arvin, Darrin, Martin, Karlin, Adrian

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Where is the Arrin family from?

You can see how Arrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arrin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Arrin families living in Texas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Arrin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arrin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arrin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Arrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Arrin. 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 Arrin. For the veterans among your Arrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrin lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Arrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Arrin in 1983 was 87, and 90 in 1986.

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