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Arnolds Family History

Arnolds Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arnold, Arnoldi, Arnoldy, Armold, Darnold, Raynolds, Arnhold, Harold

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Where is the Arnolds family from?

You can see how Arnolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnolds family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnolds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Arnolds families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Arnolds's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arnolds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnolds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arnolds. 100% of Arnolds 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnolds 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Arnolds. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arnolds. For the veterans among your Arnolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnolds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Arnolds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arnolds in 1964 was 84, and 94 in 2002.

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