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Arndts Family History

Arndts 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: Arndt, Arnett, Arendt, Arnott, Andis, Arnet, Ardis, Arnot, Arntz

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Where is the Arndts family from?

You can see how Arndts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arndts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arndts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Arndts families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arndts's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Arndts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arndts 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 Arndts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arndts. 34% of Arndts men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Arndts women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Neworker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Arndts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Arndts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arndts 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Arndts. 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 824 military records available for the last name Arndts. For the veterans among your Arndts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arndts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Arndts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Arndts in 1957 was 58, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arndts 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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