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Arnberg Family History

Arnberg 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: Arenberg, Froberg, Amberg, Ruberg, Arber, Freberg, Roberg, Kronberg

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Where is the Arnberg family from?

You can see how Arnberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Arnberg families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arnberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arnberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnberg 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 Arnberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnberg. 20% of Arnberg men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Arnberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnberg were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Arnberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnberg 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Arnberg. 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 125 military records available for the last name Arnberg. For the veterans among your Arnberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arnberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arnberg in 1962 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnberg 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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