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Arnerson Family History

Arnerson 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: Arneson, Anderson, Amberson, Akerson, Arnesen, Einerson, Enerson

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Where is the Arnerson family from?

You can see how Arnerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Arnerson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnerson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Arnerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnerson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Arnerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnerson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Arnerson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Arnerson. For the veterans among your Arnerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnerson lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Arnerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arnerson in 1986 was 54, and 87 in 1997.

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