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Arnken Family History

Arnken 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: Arnzen, Warnken, Anker, Arne, Arney, Arden, Marken, Annen, Arlen

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Where is the Arnken family from?

You can see how Arnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Arnken families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Arnken families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Arnken's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Arnken families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Arnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnken 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Arnken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Arnken. For the veterans among your Arnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnken lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Arnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arnken in 1972 was 21, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnken 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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