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Ars Family History

Ars 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: Mars, Aro, Ard, Aros, Ares, Arn, Art, Aas, Aris, Arp

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Where is the Ars family from?

You can see how Ars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ars family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ars families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Ars families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ars's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ars families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ars 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 Ars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ars. 100% of Ars men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ars 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Ars. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Ars. For the veterans among your Ars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ars lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ars in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ars 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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