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Arnus Family History

Arnus 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: Argus, Artus, Arns, Barnes, Arras, Arne, Magnus, Annis, Darius, Arney

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Where is the Arnus family from?

You can see how Arnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Arnus families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arnus's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Arnus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnus 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 Arnus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnus. 100% of Arnus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Arnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnus 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Arnus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arnus. For the veterans among your Arnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnus 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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