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Arnim Family History

Arnim 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: Artim, Prim, Arne, Annis, Karnik, Arney, Trim, Artis, Arning, Varni

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Where is the Arnim family from?

You can see how Arnim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Arnim families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Arnim's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Arnim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnim 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 Arnim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnim. 25% of Arnim men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Arnim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Arnim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnim 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Arnim. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Arnim. For the veterans among your Arnim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnim lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Arnim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arnim in 1943 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnim 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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