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Arenz Family History

Arenz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Arntz.

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


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Where is the Arenz family from?

You can see how Arenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arenz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Arenz families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arenz's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Arenz families in 1891.
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What did your Arenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arenz. 100% of Arenz 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Arenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arenz 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Arenz. 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 903 military records available for the last name Arenz. For the veterans among your Arenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arenz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Arenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arenz in 1957 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arenz 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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