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Arnheim Family History

Arnheim 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: Manheim, Preheim, Bernheim, Draheim, Margheim, Arne, Arney, Anselm

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Where is the Arnheim family from?

You can see how Arnheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Arnheim families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Arnheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arnheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnheim 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 Arnheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Servant (domestic) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arnheim. 100% of Arnheim women worked as a Servant (domestic).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Servant (domestic)
    100%

What Arnheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnheim 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Arnheim. 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 699 military records available for the last name Arnheim. For the veterans among your Arnheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnheim lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Arnheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arnheim in 1947 was 41, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnheim 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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