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Arehart Family History

Arehart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ehrhardt.

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


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Where is the Arehart family from?

You can see how Arehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arehart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Arehart family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Arehart's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Arehart families in 1871.
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What did your Arehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arehart. 21% of Arehart men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Arehart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arehart were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arehart 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Arehart. 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 954 military records available for the last name Arehart. For the veterans among your Arehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arehart lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Arehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Arehart in 1956 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arehart 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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