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Arveson Family History

Arveson 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: Arneson, Narveson, Margeson, Oveson, Arnesen, Arvidson, Arvelo

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Where is the Arveson family from?

You can see how Arveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arveson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arveson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Arveson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Arveson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Arveson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arveson 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 Arveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arveson. 26% of Arveson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Arveson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arveson were Carpenter and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Arveson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arveson 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Arveson. 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 138 military records available for the last name Arveson. For the veterans among your Arveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arveson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Arveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Arveson in 1959 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arveson 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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