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Arnhardt Family History

Arnhardt 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: Arnhart, Earnhardt, Barnhardt, Gernhardt, Manhardt, Earnhart

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Where is the Arnhardt family from?

You can see how Arnhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnhardt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Arnhardt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnhardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arnhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnhardt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Arnhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnhardt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arnhardt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Arnhardt. For the veterans among your Arnhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnhardt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1981, in the United States, Arnhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arnhardt in 1973 was 66, and 75 in 1981.

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