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Arneld Family History

Arneld 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: Arnold, Arnell, Arne, Carnell, Arney, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell

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Where is the Arneld family from?

You can see how Arneld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arneld family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arneld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Arneld families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Arneld's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Arneld families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Arneld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arneld 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Arneld. 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 18 military records available for the last name Arneld. For the veterans among your Arneld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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