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Arthan Family History

Arthan Surname Meaning

late variant of Arthern; see Ardern.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Arthan family from?

You can see how Arthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Arthan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Arthan families living in Cheshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Arthan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Arthan families in 1891.
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What did your Arthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arthan. 100% of Arthan men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Arthan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Arthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Arthan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Arthan. For the veterans among your Arthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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