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Arrasmith Family History

Arrasmith Surname Meaning

English: variant of Arrowsmith.

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


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Where is the Arrasmith family from?

You can see how Arrasmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrasmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arrasmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Arrasmith families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Arrasmith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Arrasmith families in 1891.
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What did your Arrasmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arrasmith. 100% of Arrasmith 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Arrasmith. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Arrasmith. For the veterans among your Arrasmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrasmith lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Arrasmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Arrasmith in 1953 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arrasmith 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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