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Arndorfer Family History

Arndorfer Surname Meaning

South German (Arndörfer) and Austrian German: habitational name for someone from a place called Arndorf of which there are three examples in Bavaria and one in Styria, Austria.

The surname Arndörfer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Arndorfer family from?

You can see how Arndorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arndorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arndorfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Arndorfer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Arndorfer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arndorfer families in 1880.
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What did your Arndorfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arndorfer. 89% of Arndorfer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    89%
  • Carpenter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Arndorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arndorfer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Arndorfer. 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 68 military records available for the last name Arndorfer. For the veterans among your Arndorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arndorfer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Arndorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arndorfer in 1954 was 70, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arndorfer 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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