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Arnzen Name Meaning

North German: variant of Arntzen . In some cases probably also an altered form of Norwegian Arntzen .

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


Similar surnames: Arntzen, Arnson, Marzen, Arney, Arntsen, Janzen, Bernsen, Arnn, Arnet

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Where is the Arnzen family from?

You can see how Arnzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Arnzen families living in Rhode Island. This was about 47% of all the recorded Arnzen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Arnzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnzen. 48% of Arnzen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Arnzen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnzen were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Arnzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnzen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Arnzen. 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 160 military records available for the last name Arnzen. For the veterans among your Arnzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnzen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arnzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arnzen in 1953 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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