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Arshem Family History

Arshem 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: Archer, Rhem, Asher, Arshad, Archey, Parchem, Ashey, Ashe, Arther

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Where is the Arshem family from?

You can see how Arshem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arshem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arshem families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Arshem's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Arshem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arshem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Arshem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arshem 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Arshem. 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 3 military records available for the last name Arshem. For the veterans among your Arshem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arshem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Arshem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arshem in 1974 was 86, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arshem 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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