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Arnst Family History

Arnst Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Ernst.

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


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Where is the Arnst family from?

You can see how Arnst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Arnst families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Arnst's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Arnst families in 1911.
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What did your Arnst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnst. 31% of Arnst men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Arnst women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnst were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arnst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnst 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Arnst. 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 432 military records available for the last name Arnst. For the veterans among your Arnst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnst lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Arnst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Arnst in 1946 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnst 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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