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Arnos Family History

Arnos 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: Aros, Arno, Arcos, Arnow, Arnot, Arns, Barnes, Roos, Amos, Arras

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Where is the Arnos family from?

You can see how Arnos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Arnos families living in Staffordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Arnos's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Arnos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnos 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 Arnos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnos. 34% of Arnos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Arnos women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnos 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Arnos. 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 107 military records available for the last name Arnos. For the veterans among your Arnos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arnos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arnos in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnos 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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