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Arendsen Family History

Arendsen 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: Brenden, Amundsen, Arnesen, Svendsen, Arender, Frandsen, Berendsen

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Where is the Arendsen family from?

You can see how Arendsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arendsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Arendsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Arendsen families living in South Dakota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Arendsen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Arendsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arendsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arendsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arendsen. 60% of Arendsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arendsen women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Arendsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arendsen 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Arendsen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Arendsen. For the veterans among your Arendsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arendsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arendsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arendsen in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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