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Aarsvold Family History

Aarsvold 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: Harold, Arnold, Fasold, Brovold, Armold, Harbold, Darnold, Harrold

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Where is the Aarsvold family from?

You can see how Aarsvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarsvold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aarsvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Aarsvold families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Aarsvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aarsvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarsvold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aarsvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aarsvold. 50% of Aarsvold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aarsvold women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Aarsvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarsvold 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Aarsvold. 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 50 military records available for the last name Aarsvold. For the veterans among your Aarsvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarsvold lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Aarsvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aarsvold in 1970 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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