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Arenton Family History

Arenton 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: Brenton, Renton, Trenton, Arenson, Fenton, Denton, Henton, Kenton

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Where is the Arenton family from?

You can see how Arenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arenton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arenton family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arenton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arenton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arenton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Arenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arenton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Arenton. 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 17 military records available for the last name Arenton. For the veterans among your Arenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arenton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Arenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arenton in 1975 was 82, and 74 in 1994.

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