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Arnesen Name Meaning

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Arne a short form of any of various Norse names of which arn ‘eagle’ is the first element (see Arne ).

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


Similar surnames: Arneson, Arntzen, Bernsen, Andersen, Arntson, Berntsen, Karlsen

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Where is the Arnesen family from?

You can see how Arnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arnesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Arnesen families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Arnesen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Arnesen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arnesen. 100% of Arnesen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnesen 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnesen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 949 military records available for the last name Arnesen. For the veterans among your Arnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnesen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Arnesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arnesen in 1960 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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