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Arndke Family History

Arndke 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: Arne, Andre, Radke, Arndt, Arnone, Warneke, Warnke, Warncke, Handke

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Where is the Arndke family from?

You can see how Arndke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arndke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arndke family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arndke's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Arndke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arndke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arndke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arndke. 100% of Arndke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arndke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Arndke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arndke 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arndke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Arndke. For the veterans among your Arndke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arndke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Arndke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arndke in 1966 was 68, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arndke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arndke 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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