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Arenswald Family History

Arenswald 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: Grunwald, Arendall, Reinwald, Odenwald, Freiwald, Ringwald, Gruenwald

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Where is the Arenswald family from?

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

What did your Arenswald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Arenswald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arenswald 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arenswald. 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 9 military records available for the last name Arenswald. For the veterans among your Arenswald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arenswald lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Arenswald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arenswald in 1983 was 96, and 56 in 2003.

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