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Arnaiz Family History

Arnaiz Surname Meaning

Spanish and Basque: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Arnaldo; see Arnold.

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


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Where is the Arnaiz family from?

You can see how Arnaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnaiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnaiz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Arnaiz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnaiz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arnaiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnaiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnaiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnaiz. 60% of Arnaiz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arnaiz women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Patrolman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Arnaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnaiz 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Arnaiz. 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 104 military records available for the last name Arnaiz. For the veterans among your Arnaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnaiz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Arnaiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arnaiz in 1961 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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