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Arnaud Family History

Arnaud Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements arn ‘eagle’ + wald ‘rule power’ (see Arnold ). This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Compare Renaud and Reneau .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arcand, Arnao, Armand, Renaud, Arnold, Arnett, Nau, Braud, Anand

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Where is the Arnaud family from?

You can see how Arnaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Arnaud families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnaud's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Arnaud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnaud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnaud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnaud. 22% of Arnaud men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Arnaud women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnaud were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Beauty Operator
    19%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnaud. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arnaud. For the veterans among your Arnaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnaud lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Arnaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Arnaud in 1944 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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