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Arnhart Name Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements arn ‘eagle’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Denhart, Bernhard, Ahart, Andert, Barnhart, Lenhart, Arehart, Linhart

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Where is the Arnhart family from?

You can see how Arnhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Arnhart family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arnhart's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Arnhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnhart. 47% of Arnhart 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Driller
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnhart 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Arnhart. 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 250 military records available for the last name Arnhart. For the veterans among your Arnhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnhart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arnhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Arnhart in 1963 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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