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Arntson Family History

Arntson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Arntsen or Arntzen or of the very rare Swedish cognate Arntsson.

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


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Where is the Arntson family from?

You can see how Arntson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arntson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arntson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Arntson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arntson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Arntson families in 1891.
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What did your Arntson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arntson. 19% of Arntson men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Arntson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arntson were Mechanic and 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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 396 immigration records available for the last name Arntson. 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 397 military records available for the last name Arntson. For the veterans among your Arntson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arntson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Arntson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Arntson in 1960 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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