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Arnod Family History

Arnod 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: Arnold, Arno, Arnow, Arnot, Aro, Arne, Arney, Arco, Rod, Arrow

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Where is the Arnod family from?

You can see how Arnod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnod family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arnod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Arnod families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arnod's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arnod families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnod ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Arnod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnod 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Arnod. 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 Arnod. For the veterans among your Arnod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnod lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Arnod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arnod in 1951 was 63, and 82 in 2001.

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