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Arntz Name Meaning

North German and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Arn(d)t (see Arndt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Artz, Jantz, Lontz, Arnt, Aretz, Arney, Kratz, Britz, Ritz, Rentz

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Arntz Family Origin

Where is the Arntz family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Arntz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arntz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arntz families were found in and the USA in 1880and the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Arntz families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arntz's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arntz families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arntz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Arntz Family Occupations

    What did your Arntz ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Arntz occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Arntz's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Arntz family was Commission Meht. Farmer, Laborer and Butcher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Arntz.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Laborer

      19%

    • Butcher

      5%

    • Commission Meht

      5%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Arntz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Arntz Historical Records

    What Arntz family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arntz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arntz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Arntz

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Arntz. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Arntz. For the veterans among your Arntz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Arntz Life Expectancy

    What is the average Arntz lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Arntz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Arntz in 1945 was 27, and 65 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arntz

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arntz 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.

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