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Arness Family History

Arness Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harness.

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


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Where is the Arness family from?

You can see how Arness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Arness families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arness's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arness families in 1911.
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What did your Arness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arness. 43% of Arness men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Arness women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arness were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Plumber
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arness 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Arness. 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 178 military records available for the last name Arness. For the veterans among your Arness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arness in 1964 was 78, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arness 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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