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Arnost Family History

Arnost 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: Arnott, Arnot, Arnst, Arnold, Ernest, Trost, Prost, Angst, Aros, Rost

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Where is the Arnost family from?

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

What did your Arnost ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Arnost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnost 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Arnost. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arnost. For the veterans among your Arnost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnost lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Arnost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arnost in 1967 was 41, and 82 in 2000.

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