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Arnheiter Family History

Arnheiter 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: Arbeiter, Kreiter, Reiter, Breiter, Manheimer, Fronheiser, Bornheimer

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Where is the Arnheiter family from?

You can see how Arnheiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnheiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnheiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Arnheiter families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Arnheiter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arnheiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnheiter 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 Arnheiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnheiter. 50% of Arnheiter men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Arnheiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Arnheiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnheiter 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Arnheiter. 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 233 military records available for the last name Arnheiter. For the veterans among your Arnheiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnheiter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arnheiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arnheiter in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnheiter 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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