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Ar Family History

Ar 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: An, Aro, Mar, Ard, Bar, Arn, Dar, Art, Car, Ahr

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Where is the Ar family from?

You can see how Ar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ar families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ar's in USA. California had the highest population of Ar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ar. 100% of Ar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Ar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ar 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ar. 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 79,000 military records available for the last name Ar. For the veterans among your Ar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Ar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ar in 1975 was 67, and 87 in 2000.

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