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Arenson Family History

Arenson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Aaronson.

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


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Where is the Arenson family from?

You can see how Arenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Arenson families living in Cumberland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Arenson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Arenson families in 1891.
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What did your Arenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arenson. 100% of Arenson 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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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arenson. 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 453 military records available for the last name Arenson. For the veterans among your Arenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arenson in 1956 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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