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Arendall Family History

Arendall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Arundel.

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


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Where is the Arendall family from?

You can see how Arendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Arendall families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arendall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arendall families in 1911.
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What did your Arendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arendall. 50% of Arendall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arendall women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Arendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arendall 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Arendall. 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 286 military records available for the last name Arendall. For the veterans among your Arendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arendall lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Arendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arendall in 1949 was 40, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arendall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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