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Arnlund Family History

Arnlund 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: Gronlund, Asplund, Granlund, Arnaud, Lund, Harland, Ashland, Arnold

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Where is the Arnlund family from?

You can see how Arnlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arnlund families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnlund's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Arnlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnlund. 50% of Arnlund men worked as a Farming and 100% of Arnlund women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Arnlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Arnlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnlund 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Arnlund. 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 1 military records available for the last name Arnlund. For the veterans among your Arnlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnlund lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Arnlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arnlund in 1971 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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