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Aarnes Family History

Aarnes 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: Barnes, Warnes, Karnes, Farnes, Parnes, Carnes, Garnes, Varnes, Carne

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Where is the Aarnes family from?

You can see how Aarnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aarnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Aarnes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarnes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Aarnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aarnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aarnes. 40% of Aarnes men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aarnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarnes 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Aarnes. 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 103 military records available for the last name Aarnes. For the veterans among your Aarnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Aarnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Aarnes in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2001.

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