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Arleth Family History

Arleth 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: Arnett, Arlen, Arth, Arlt, Rieth, Ereth, Derleth, Barlett, Roeth

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Where is the Arleth family from?

You can see how Arleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arleth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arleth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Arleth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arleth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arleth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arleth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arleth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arleth. 40% of Arleth men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Arleth women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Machinist
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Arleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arleth 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Arleth. 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 288 military records available for the last name Arleth. For the veterans among your Arleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arleth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Arleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arleth in 1954 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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