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Arnois Family History

Arnois 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: Harnois, Arnold, Annis, Artis, Aros, Arno, Arnott, Aris, Arcos, Arnow

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Where is the Arnois family from?

You can see how Arnois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Arnois families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arnois families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnois 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 Arnois ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Arnois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Arnois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnois 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Arnois. 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 25 military records available for the last name Arnois. For the veterans among your Arnois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Arnois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Arnois in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnois

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnois 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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