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Arnegard Family History

Arnegard 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: Winegard, Agard, Legard, Bongard, Wingard, Winegar, Oppegard, Newgard

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Where is the Arnegard family from?

You can see how Arnegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnegard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Arnegard families living in North Dakota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Arnegard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Arnegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnegard 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 Arnegard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnegard. 80% of Arnegard 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
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Arnegard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Arnegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnegard 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Arnegard. 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 37 military records available for the last name Arnegard. For the veterans among your Arnegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnegard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Arnegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arnegard in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnegard 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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