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Arnal Family History

Arnal Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Arnal, a short form of Arnaldo; see Arnold.

French (southern): variant of Arnaud, a cognate of 1 above.

English: variant of Arnall, a cognate of the above.

This surname is not found in Britain.

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


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You can see how Arnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Arnal families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Arnal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arnal families in 1911.
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What did your Arnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Arnal. 100% of Arnal men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnal 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Arnal. 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 205 military records available for the last name Arnal. For the veterans among your Arnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Arnal in 1953 was 30, and 53 in 2004.

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