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Arnet Family History

Arnet Name Meaning

Swiss German South German and French (Lorraine): from a derivative of the personal name Arnold . Compare Arnett . Altered form of English Arnett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arnot, Barnet, Arnett, Arnt, Arndt, Arey, Garner, Arnst, Karner

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Where is the Arnet family from?

You can see how Arnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Arnet families living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Arnet's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Arnet families in 1840.
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What did your Arnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnet. 30% of Arnet men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Arnet women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnet were Guard and Maids Work. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Guard
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maids Work
    19%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Arnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnet. 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 683 military records available for the last name Arnet. For the veterans among your Arnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arnet in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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