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Arthun Family History

Arthun 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: Arthur, Harthun, Thun, Artman, Arth, Bothun, Althen, Warthen, Ramthun

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Where is the Arthun family from?

You can see how Arthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Arthun families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arthun's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Arthun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthun 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 Arthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arthun. 39% of Arthun men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Arthun women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arthun were Farm Labor and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Arthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Arthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthun 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Arthun. 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 170 military records available for the last name Arthun. For the veterans among your Arthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthun lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Arthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arthun in 1960 was 41, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthun 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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