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Arelland Family History

Arelland 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: Arellano, Ireland, Helland, Arellanes, Breland, Felland, Yelland

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Where is the Arelland family from?

You can see how Arelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arelland family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Arelland family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arelland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Arelland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arelland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arelland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Arelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arelland 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Arelland. 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 21 military records available for the last name Arelland. For the veterans among your Arelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arelland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Arelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arelland in 1962 was 84, and 94 in 1997.

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