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Arnaud Family History

Arnaud Surname Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements arn ‘eagle’ + wald ‘rule power’ (see Arnold).

This surname is also found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Compare Renaud and Reneau.

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


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Where is the Arnaud family from?

You can see how Arnaud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnaud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnaud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Arnaud families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Arnaud's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Arnaud families in 1911.
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What did your Arnaud ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Arnaud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnaud 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arnaud. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arnaud. For the veterans among your Arnaud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnaud lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Arnaud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Arnaud in 1944 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnaud 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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