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Arnelle Family History

Arnelle 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, Darnell, Farnell, Parnell, Agnello, Marcelle

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Where is the Arnelle family from?

You can see how Arnelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Arnelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arnelle families living in Rhode Island. This was about 70% of all the recorded Arnelle's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Arnelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnelle 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 51 census records available for the last name Arnelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnelle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Arnelle. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arnelle. For the veterans among your Arnelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Arnelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arnelle in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnelle 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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