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Arnans Family History

Arnans 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: Arras, Anand, Krans, Annand, Arning, Arana, Arman, Armand, Arcand

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Where is the Arnans family from?

You can see how Arnans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnans family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Arnans family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnans's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Arnans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Arnans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnans 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arnans. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arnans. For the veterans among your Arnans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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