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Arneson Family History

Arneson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Arnesen or of the Swedish cognate Arnesson. This form of the surname is also found in Sweden but it is rare there.

Possibly also an altered form of English Arnison (see Arnson).

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


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You can see how Arneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Arneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Arneson families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Arneson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arneson families in 1891.
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What did your Arneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arneson. 100% of Arneson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arneson. 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 Arneson. For the veterans among your Arneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arneson lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Arneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arneson in 1950 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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