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Arni Family History

Arni 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: Arne, Varni, Arn, Arno, Arai, Aerni, Arnt, Sarni, Arns, Arnn

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Where is the Arni family from?

You can see how Arni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Arni families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Arni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arni 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 Arni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arni. 67% of Arni men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Arni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arni 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Arni. 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 917 military records available for the last name Arni. For the veterans among your Arni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Arni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arni in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arni 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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