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Arris Family History

Arris Name Meaning

see Aris .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Harris, Arras, Artis, Farris, Sarris, Orris, Carris, Aris, Garris

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Where is the Arris family from?

You can see how Arris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Arris families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Repairer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arris. 38% of Arris men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arris women worked as a Repairer. .

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Repairer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Arris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arris 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Arris. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arris. For the veterans among your Arris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arris lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arris in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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