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Arnau Family History

Arnau Surname Meaning

Catalan: variant of Spanish Arnal. Compare Arnow.

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


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You can see how Arnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Arnau families living in Florida. This was about 73% of all the recorded Arnau's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Arnau families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Arnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnau 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Arnau. 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 312 military records available for the last name Arnau. For the veterans among your Arnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnau lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Arnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arnau in 1943 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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