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Arrants Family History

Arrants Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Arends.

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


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Where is the Arrants family from?

You can see how Arrants families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrants family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrants families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Arrants families living in South Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Arrants's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Arrants families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrants 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 Arrants ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arrants. 28% of Arrants men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Arrants women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arrants were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arrants. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrants 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Arrants. 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 851 military records available for the last name Arrants. For the veterans among your Arrants ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrants lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Arrants life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arrants in 1954 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrants 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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