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Arnsdorf Family History

Arnsdorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Arnsdorf near Bautzen Saxony. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Arnsdorff.

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


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Where is the Arnsdorf family from?

You can see how Arnsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnsdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Arnsdorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arnsdorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arnsdorf families in 1880.
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What did your Arnsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arnsdorf. 43% of Arnsdorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Arnsdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Arnsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnsdorf 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Arnsdorf. 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 135 military records available for the last name Arnsdorf. For the veterans among your Arnsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnsdorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Arnsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Arnsdorf in 1966 was 69, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnsdorf 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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