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Arrnold Family History

Arrnold 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: Arnold, Arriola, Arnoldi, Armold, Darnold, Harrold, Arnoldy, Arnhold

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Where is the Arrnold family from?

You can see how Arrnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrnold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrnold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arrnold family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Arrnold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arrnold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrnold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Arrnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrnold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Arrnold. 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 military records available for the last name Arrnold. For the veterans among your Arrnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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