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Arnel Family History

Arnel Surname Meaning

see Arnold.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Arnel family from?

You can see how Arnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Arnel families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Arnel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Arnel families in 1891.
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What did your Arnel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnel. 60% of Arnel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arnel women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnel 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Arnel. 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 186 military records available for the last name Arnel. For the veterans among your Arnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Arnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Arnel in 1955 was 83, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnel 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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