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Arwood Family History

Arwood Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harwood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arwood family from?

You can see how Arwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arwood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Arwood families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Arwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arwood families in 1891.
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What did your Arwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arwood. 100% of Arwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Arwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arwood 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Arwood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arwood. For the veterans among your Arwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arwood lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Arwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Arwood in 1959 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arwood 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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