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Arntzen Name Meaning

Norwegian North German Danish and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Arn(d)t (see Arndt ). Compare Arntsen Arntson and Arnzen .

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


Similar surnames: Arntz, Arnzen, Arntson, Frantzen, Jantzen, Arnesen, Arntsen, Artz

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Where is the Arntzen family from?

You can see how Arntzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arntzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Arntzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Arntzen families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Arntzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arntzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arntzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arntzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arntzen. 28% of Arntzen men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Arntzen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arntzen were Salesman and Farmer. .

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arntzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arntzen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arntzen. 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 564 military records available for the last name Arntzen. For the veterans among your Arntzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arntzen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Arntzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Arntzen in 1958 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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