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Arneill Family History

Arneill 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: Arnell, Carnell, Neill, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Barnhill, Antill

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Where is the Arneill family from?

You can see how Arneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arneill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arneill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Arneill families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arneill's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Arneill families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arneill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Arneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arneill 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Arneill. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arneill. For the veterans among your Arneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arneill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arneill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Arneill in 1964 was 77, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arneill 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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