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Arnhalt Family History

Arnhalt 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: Anhalt, Aronhalt, Arnhart, Arnholt, Arnall, Ahalt, Earnhart, Barnhart

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Where is the Arnhalt family from?

You can see how Arnhalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnhalt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Arnhalt families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Arnhalt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arnhalt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnhalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Arnhalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnhalt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arnhalt. 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 17 military records available for the last name Arnhalt. For the veterans among your Arnhalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnhalt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Arnhalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arnhalt in 1967 was 83, and 60 in 1998.

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