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Arnstein Family History

Arnstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places in northern Bavaria named Arnstein (‘eagle's crag’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arnstein family from?

You can see how Arnstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arnstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Arnstein families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Arnstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arnstein families in 1891.
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What did your Arnstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arnstein. 100% of Arnstein men worked as a Private Means and 50% of Arnstein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • No Occupation
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arnstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arnstein. For the veterans among your Arnstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnstein lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Arnstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arnstein in 1942 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnstein 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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