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Arnesby Family History

Arnesby 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: Arney, Presby, Arneson, Arnesen, Nesby, Arness, Barnes, Arne, Ernest

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Where is the Arnesby family from?

You can see how Arnesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnesby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Arnesby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Arnesby families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnesby's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Arnesby families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Arnesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnesby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Arnesby. 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 military records available for the last name Arnesby. For the veterans among your Arnesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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