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Arrnett Family History

Arrnett Surname 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: Arnett, Barrett, Garnett, Barnett, Garrett, Gurnett, Carnett

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Where is the Arrnett family from?

You can see how Arrnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrnett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Arrnett families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arrnett's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Arrnett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Arrnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrnett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arrnett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arrnett. For the veterans among your Arrnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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