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Arnholz Family History

Arnholz 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: Arnholt, Arnhold, Arnold, Fernholz, Denholm, Sponholz, Fahrenholz

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Where is the Arnholz family from?

You can see how Arnholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnholz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arnholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Arnholz family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnholz's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Arnholz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnholz 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 Arnholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Section Hand and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnholz. 50% of Arnholz men worked as a Section Hand and 100% of Arnholz women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Section Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Arnholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Arnholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnholz 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Arnholz. 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 55 military records available for the last name Arnholz. For the veterans among your Arnholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnholz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Arnholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Arnholz in 1969 was 44, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnholz 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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