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Arnessen Family History

Arnessen 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: Arnesen, Riessen, Arneson, Nessen, Driessen, Dressen, Arntsen

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Where is the Arnessen family from?

You can see how Arnessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arnessen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnessen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arnessen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Arnessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnessen 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Arnessen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Arnessen. For the veterans among your Arnessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnessen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Arnessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arnessen in 1961 was 53, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnessen 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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