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Arnason Family History

Arnason Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Norwegian Arnesen (compare Arneson).

Icelandic: patronymic from the personal name Árni a cognate of Arne.

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


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Where is the Arnason family from?

You can see how Arnason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnason family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Arnason families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arnason's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Arnason families in 1891.
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What did your Arnason ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arnason. 76% of Arnason men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arnason women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    76%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Farmers Son
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arnason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnason 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnason. 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 106 military records available for the last name Arnason. For the veterans among your Arnason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnason lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arnason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Arnason in 1962 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnason 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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