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Arndtsen Family History

Arndtsen 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: Arntsen, Arnesen, Arntzen, Arntson, Arden, Arneson, Amundsen, Arndt

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Where is the Arndtsen family from?

You can see how Arndtsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arndtsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arndtsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arndtsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arndtsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arndtsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Arndtsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Arndtsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arndtsen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Arndtsen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Arndtsen. For the veterans among your Arndtsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arndtsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Arndtsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arndtsen in 1968 was 72, and 91 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arndtsen 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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