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Arner Family History

Arner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German arnaere ‘reaper day laborer’ (from arn ‘harvest’).

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a place called Arn near Zurich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Arner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Arner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Arner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Arner families in 1891.
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What did your Arner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arner. 84% of Arner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Arner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arner 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Arner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arner. For the veterans among your Arner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Arner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arner in 1946 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arner 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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