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Arentz Family History

Arentz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Arntz.

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


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Where is the Arentz family from?

You can see how Arentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arentz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arentz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Arentz family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arentz's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Arentz families in 1840.
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What did your Arentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Librarian were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arentz. 25% of Arentz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Arentz women worked as a Librarian. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arentz were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Librarian
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Arentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arentz 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Arentz. 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 467 military records available for the last name Arentz. For the veterans among your Arentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arentz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Arentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arentz in 1959 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arentz 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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