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Arkenau Family History

Arkenau 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: Harpenau, Arena, Arenas, Lankenau, Arseneau, Arsenault, Cardenas

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Where is the Arkenau family from?

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

What did your Arkenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arkenau. 100% of Arkenau men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Arkenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arkenau 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Arkenau. 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 51 military records available for the last name Arkenau. For the veterans among your Arkenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arkenau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Arkenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arkenau in 1960 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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