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Arnard Family History

Arnard 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: Arnaud, Barnard, Arnold, Bernard, Anand, Agard, Harvard, Attard

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Where is the Arnard family from?

You can see how Arnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnard family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Arnard families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnard's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arnard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnard 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 159 census records available for the last name Arnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnard 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Arnard. 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 17 military records available for the last name Arnard. For the veterans among your Arnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnard lifespan?

Average Arnard life expectancy in 1979 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnard 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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