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Arnholt Name Meaning

German: variant of Arnold and Arnhold . The surname Arnholt is very rare in Germany. Compare Aronhalt .

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


Similar surnames: Arnhold, Arnott, Arnot, Arnold, Arnet, Barthold, Ahalt, Arnao, Rybolt

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Where is the Arnholt family from?

You can see how Arnholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arnholt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arnholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Arnholt families living in Ohio. This was about 23% of all the recorded Arnholt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Arnholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arnholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arnholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arnholt. 38% of Arnholt men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Arnholt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arnholt were Clerk and House Wife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Wife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arnholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arnholt 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Arnholt. 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 501 military records available for the last name Arnholt. For the veterans among your Arnholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arnholt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arnholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arnholt in 1962 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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