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Arnestad Family History

Arnestad 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: Restad, Ernest, Anstead, Karlstad, Rogstad, Onstad, Hunstad, Armenta

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Where is the Arnestad family from?

You can see how Arnestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnestad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arnestad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Arnestad families living in North Dakota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Arnestad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Arnestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnestad 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 Arnestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnestad. 100% of Arnestad men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arnestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Arnestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnestad 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Arnestad. 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 48 military records available for the last name Arnestad. For the veterans among your Arnestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnestad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Arnestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Arnestad in 1965 was 82, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnestad 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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