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Arendts Family History

Arendts 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: Arendt, Arends, Arndt, Arend, Arenas, Arender, Brents, Arent, Arens

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Where is the Arendts family from?

You can see how Arendts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arendts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arendts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arendts families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arendts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arendts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arendts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arendts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arendts. 50% of Arendts men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Arendts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arendts 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Arendts. 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 102 military records available for the last name Arendts. For the veterans among your Arendts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arendts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arendts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arendts in 1963 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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