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Arnest Family History

Arnest 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: Ernest, Arnett, Arnet, Earnest, Arnst, Arness, Barnes, Priest, Arne

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Where is the Arnest family from?

You can see how Arnest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Arnest families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Arnest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arnest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arnest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arnest. 100% of Arnest 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnest 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Arnest. 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 240 military records available for the last name Arnest. For the veterans among your Arnest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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