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Arny Family History

Arny 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: Arne, Arney, Arn, Arno, Erny, Army, Arey, Ary, Arnt, Arns

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Where is the Arny family from?

You can see how Arny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Arny families living in Sussex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Arny's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Arny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arny 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 Arny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arny. 38% of Arny men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Arny women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arny were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Crane Operator
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arny 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Arny. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arny. For the veterans among your Arny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Arny in 1963 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arny 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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