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Arns Name Meaning

German (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dutch (Gelderland): variant of Arntz .

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


Similar surnames: Arts, Arnn, Arens, Arnt, Arn, Arnst, Arms, Artz, Warns, Arons

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Where is the Arns family from?

You can see how Arns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Arns families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Arns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arns. 33% of Arns men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Arns women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arns were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Arns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arns 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Arns. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arns. For the veterans among your Arns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arns lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Arns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Arns in 1960 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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