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Arniel Family History

Arniel 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: Ariel, Daniel, Angel, Arne, Arney, Briel, Arundel, Arning, Aries

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Where is the Arniel family from?

You can see how Arniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arniel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arniel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Arniel families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Arniel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Arniel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arniel 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 Arniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arniel. 100% of Arniel men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Arniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arniel 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Arniel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Arniel. For the veterans among your Arniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arniel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Arniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arniel in 1978 was 88, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arniel 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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