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Arnol Family History

Arnol 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: Arnold, Arno, Arnow, Arnot, Aro, Arne, Krol, Marmol, Arney, Oriol

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Where is the Arnol family from?

You can see how Arnol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Arnol family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnol's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Arnol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnol. 67% of Arnol men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Common Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnol 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Arnol. 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 202 military records available for the last name Arnol. For the veterans among your Arnol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnol lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Arnol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Arnol in 1977 was 64, and 73 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnol 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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