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Arnstrong Family History

Arnstrong Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Armstrong, Armstong, Strong, Arnson, Arnstein, Arntson, Ernsting

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Where is the Arnstrong family from?

You can see how Arnstrong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnstrong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arnstrong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 76 Arnstrong families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arnstrong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arnstrong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnstrong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arnstrong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnstrong. 27% of Arnstrong men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Arnstrong women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnstrong were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Arnstrong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arnstrong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnstrong 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Arnstrong. 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 409 military records available for the last name Arnstrong. For the veterans among your Arnstrong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnstrong lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Arnstrong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Arnstrong in 1983 was 58, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arnstrong 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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