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Arensberg Family History

Arensberg Surname Meaning

North German and Swedish (of German origin): habitational name from a place called as ‘eagle's mountain’ (see Arend and Berg) probably Ahrensberg in Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Arensberg family from?

You can see how Arensberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arensberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arensberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Arensberg families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Arensberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arensberg families in 1891.
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What did your Arensberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arensberg. 40% of Arensberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Arensberg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arensberg were Clerk and Clerical Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Contractor
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Clerical Work
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arensberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arensberg 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Arensberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 458 military records available for the last name Arensberg. For the veterans among your Arensberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arensberg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Arensberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arensberg in 1945 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

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