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Arndell Family History

Arndell Name Meaning

see Arundel .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Arnell, Ardell, Rundell, Carnell, Darnell, Cardell, Arundel, Lindell

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Where is the Arndell family from?

You can see how Arndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arndell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arndell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 19 Arndell families living in Illinois. This was about 66% of all the recorded Arndell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arndell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arndell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arndell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arndell. 38% of Arndell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arndell women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arndell 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Arndell. 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 78 military records available for the last name Arndell. For the veterans among your Arndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arndell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Arndell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arndell in 1946 was 32, and 75 in 2003.

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