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Arnsman Family History

Arnsman 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: Rosman, Arman, Asman, Marsman, Tinsman, Artman, Ausman, Kinsman

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Where is the Arnsman family from?

You can see how Arnsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Arnsman families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Arnsman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arnsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnsman 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 Arnsman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Arnsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Arnsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnsman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Arnsman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arnsman. For the veterans among your Arnsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnsman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Arnsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Arnsman in 1968 was 90, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arnsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnsman 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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