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Arnison Family History

Arnison Surname Meaning

from Arnold + -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arnison family from?

You can see how Arnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arnison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Arnison families living in Cumberland. This was about 52% of all the recorded Arnison's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Arnison families in 1891.
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What did your Arnison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arnison. 87% of Arnison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Wife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnison 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Arnison. 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 310 military records available for the last name Arnison. For the veterans among your Arnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Arnison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arnison in 1968 was 67, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnison 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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