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Arnsen Family History

Arnsen 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: Arnesen, Arnson, Arnzen, Arntsen, Arne, Anson, Arney, Arden, Gansen

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Where is the Arnsen family from?

You can see how Arnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Arnsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arnsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Arnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnsen 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Arnsen. 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 Arnsen. For the veterans among your Arnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Arnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arnsen in 1973 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

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