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Arnz Family History

Arnz 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: Arne, Arn, Arno, Artz, Arntz, Arnt, Arenz, Arns, Arnn, An

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Where is the Arnz family from?

You can see how Arnz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arnz families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Arnz's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Arnz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnz. 100% of Arnz 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 116 census records available for the last name Arnz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnz 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 Arnz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Arnz. For the veterans among your Arnz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Arnz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arnz in 1971 was 83, and 91 in 1989.

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