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Arnswald Family History

Arnswald 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: Oswald, Arnold, Grunwald, Aswad, Arnall, Griswold, Arshad, Von Wald

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Where is the Arnswald family from?

You can see how Arnswald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnswald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnswald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Arnswald families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arnswald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arnswald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnswald 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 Arnswald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Worker and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnswald. 25% of Arnswald men worked as a Cement Worker and 100% of Arnswald women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Cement Worker
    25%
  • Trucking
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Arnswald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Arnswald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnswald 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Arnswald. 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 188 military records available for the last name Arnswald. For the veterans among your Arnswald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnswald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Arnswald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arnswald in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnswald 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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