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Arsh Family History

Arsh 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: Ash, Marsh, Arth, Arch, Karsh, Larsh, Harsh, Barsh, March, Brush

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Where is the Arsh family from?

You can see how Arsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Arsh family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Arsh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arsh 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 Arsh ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arsh 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Arsh. 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 237 military records available for the last name Arsh. For the veterans among your Arsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arsh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Arsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Arsh in 1966 was 77, and 77 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arsh 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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