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Arnhem Family History

Arnhem 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, Arney, Archer, Rhem, Farnham, Arner, Archey, Arnet, Parchem

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Where is the Arnhem family from?

You can see how Arnhem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnhem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arnhem family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnhem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arnhem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnhem 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 128 census records available for the last name Arnhem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnhem 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Arnhem. 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 18 military records available for the last name Arnhem. For the veterans among your Arnhem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnhem lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Arnhem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arnhem in 1972 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnhem 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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