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Arning Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Arne .

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


Similar surnames: Arling, Carling, Kring, Harding, Kanning, Ring, Harting, Froning

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Where is the Arning family from?

You can see how Arning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Arning families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Arning's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arning families in 1880.
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What did your Arning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arning. 22% of Arning men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Arning women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arning were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arning 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Arning. 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 388 military records available for the last name Arning. For the veterans among your Arning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Arning in 1963 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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