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Aarnson Family History

Aarnson 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: Arnson, Aaronson, Parson, Anson, Aaron, Hanson, Ranson, Marson

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Where is the Aarnson family from?

You can see how Aarnson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarnson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aarnson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Aarnson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarnson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aarnson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Aarnson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarnson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Aarnson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Aarnson. For the veterans among your Aarnson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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