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Arnit Family History

Arnit 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: Arndt, Arnet, Arnot, Arnt, Arnst, Arne, Annis, Karnik, Arney, Fruit

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Where is the Arnit family from?

You can see how Arnit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnit family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Arnit families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Arnit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Arnit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnit 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 89 census records available for the last name Arnit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnit 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Arnit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Arnit. For the veterans among your Arnit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Arnit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arnit in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnit 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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