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Arnof Family History

Arnof 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: Arno, Arnow, Arnot, Aro, Arne, Arnold, Arney, Arco, Grof, Arrow

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Where is the Arnof family from?

You can see how Arnof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnof family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Arnof family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnof's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Arnof families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnof 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 61 census records available for the last name Arnof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnof 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Arnof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Arnof. For the veterans among your Arnof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnof lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Arnof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arnof in 1969 was 69, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnof 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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