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Arnoldsen Family History

Arnoldsen 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, Arnesen, Arnoldi, Haroldson, Arntsen, Nolden, Arnoldy, Nolen

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Where is the Arnoldsen family from?

You can see how Arnoldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnoldsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnoldsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arnoldsen families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnoldsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Arnoldsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnoldsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Arnoldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnoldsen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Arnoldsen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Arnoldsen. For the veterans among your Arnoldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnoldsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Arnoldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arnoldsen in 1973 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnoldsen 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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