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Arnstad Family History

Arnstad 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: Anstead, Karlstad, Onstad, Hunstad, Harstad, Austad, Rostad, Finstad

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Where is the Arnstad family from?

You can see how Arnstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnstad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnstad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Arnstad families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Arnstad's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arnstad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnstad 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 Arnstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnstad. 58% of Arnstad men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arnstad women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Arnstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Arnstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnstad 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Arnstad. 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 28 military records available for the last name Arnstad. For the veterans among your Arnstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnstad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arnstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arnstad in 1965 was 61, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnstad 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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