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Arnas Family History

Arnas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arras, Arnao, Arias, Arenas, Armas, Barnas, Annas, Arns, Anas, Jonas

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Where is the Arnas family from?

You can see how Arnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Arnas family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnas's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Arnas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnas. 43% of Arnas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Arnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnas 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Arnas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Arnas. For the veterans among your Arnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Arnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Arnas in 1979 was 75, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnas 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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