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Arntsen Family History

Arntsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Arntzen. Compare Arntson.

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


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Where is the Arntsen family from?

You can see how Arntsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arntsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arntsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Arntsen families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arntsen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Arntsen families in 1891.
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What did your Arntsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Economic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arntsen. 60% of Arntsen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Arntsen women worked as an Economic.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Economic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arntsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arntsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arntsen. 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 165 military records available for the last name Arntsen. For the veterans among your Arntsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arntsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arntsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arntsen in 1963 was 72, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arntsen 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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