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Arant Family History

Arant Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Arndt. Compare Arrant.

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


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Where is the Arant family from?

You can see how Arant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Arant families living in Middlesex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Arant's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Arant families in 1891.
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What did your Arant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arant. 100% of Arant 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Arant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arant 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Arant. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arant. For the veterans among your Arant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arant lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arant in 1956 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arant 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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