This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Arnoldson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Arnoldson Family History

Arnoldson 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: Haroldson, Arnold, Haraldson, Arneson, Arvidson, Aronson, Arnoldi

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Arnoldson family from?

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

What did your Arnoldson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnoldson. 60% of Arnoldson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arnoldson women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Arnoldson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Arnoldson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Arnoldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnoldson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Arnoldson

Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Arnoldson. 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.

View all Arnoldson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Arnoldson. For the veterans among your Arnoldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Arnoldson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Arnoldson family history

Discover More

What is the average Arnoldson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Arnoldson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arnoldson in 1964 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnoldson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnoldson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Arnoldson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial