Arnum Family History

Arnum Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Barnum, Varnum, Farnum, Allum, Arne, Ranum, Arney, Drum, Argue, Narum

4,000 record(s) for Arnum

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
172	Military Records
114	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Arnum family from?

You can see how Arnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Arnum families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnum's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arnum families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnum.

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%

What Arnum family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Arnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Arnum. 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.

Military Records

There are 172 military records available for the last name Arnum. For the veterans among your Arnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Arnum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Arnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arnum in 1971 was 67, and 64 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnum ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.