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Arenson Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Aaronson .

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


Similar surnames: Aronson, Sorenson, Abelson, Arnson, Aaronson, Drennon, Allenson

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Where is the Arenson family from?

You can see how Arenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Arenson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Arenson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Arenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arenson. 21% of Arenson men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Arenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arenson were Proprietor and Owner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    26%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Owner
    8%
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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 453 military records available for the last name Arenson. For the veterans among your Arenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arenson in 1956 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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