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Arnica Family History

Arnica 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: Garnica, Aronica, Araiza, Monica, Arning, Arima, Arick, Ariza, Arita

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Where is the Arnica family from?

You can see how Arnica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnica family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnica families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Arnica families living in West Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Arnica's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Arnica families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnica. 100% of Arnica women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Arnica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnica 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Arnica. 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 205 military records available for the last name Arnica. For the veterans among your Arnica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnica lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Arnica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arnica in 1969 was 47, and 87 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnica 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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