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Arnce Family History

Arnce 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: Arne, Arce, Arace, Carne, Ponce, Price, Bence, Lance, Trice, Brice

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Where is the Arnce family from?

You can see how Arnce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Arnce families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Arnce's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arnce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnce 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 Arnce ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Arnce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnce 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Arnce. 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 75 military records available for the last name Arnce. For the veterans among your Arnce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnce lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Arnce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arnce in 1960 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnce 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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