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Arnn Family History

Arnn Surname Meaning

Altered form of Arn.

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


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Where is the Arnn family from?

You can see how Arnn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Arnn families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arnn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Arnn families in 1911.
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What did your Arnn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnn. 23% of Arnn men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Arnn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnn were Farmer and House.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • House
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnn 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Arnn. 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 896 military records available for the last name Arnn. For the veterans among your Arnn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Arnn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Arnn in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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