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Arnholtz Family History

Arnholtz 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: Arnholt, Arnhold, Arnold, Anhalt, Holtz, Arnott, Aronhalt, Arnoldi

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Where is the Arnholtz family from?

You can see how Arnholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnholtz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnholtz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Arnholtz families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnholtz's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Arnholtz families in 1891.
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What did your Arnholtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnholtz. 50% of Arnholtz men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Arnholtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Arnholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnholtz 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Arnholtz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Arnholtz. For the veterans among your Arnholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnholtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Arnholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Arnholtz in 1970 was 91, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnholtz 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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