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Arnet Family History

Arnet Surname Meaning

Swiss German South German and French (Lorraine): from a derivative of the personal name Arnold.

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Altered form of English Arnett.

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


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Where is the Arnet family from?

You can see how Arnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Arnet families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Arnet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Arnet families in 1891.
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What did your Arnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arnet. 100% of Arnet 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Arnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnet. 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 683 military records available for the last name Arnet. For the veterans among your Arnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arnet in 1963 was 83, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnet 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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