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Arnette Family History

Arnette Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Arnett. French (mainly Lorraine): variant of Arnet. Compare Arnett.

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


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Where is the Arnette family from?

You can see how Arnette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Arnette families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Arnette's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Arnette families in 1891.
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What did your Arnette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnette. 28% of Arnette men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Arnette women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnette were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arnette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnette 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Arnette. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arnette. For the veterans among your Arnette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnette lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Arnette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Arnette in 1947 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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