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Arson Family History

Arson 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: Parson, Anson, Ardon, Marson, Sarson, Garson, Larson, Arnson, Arbon

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Where is the Arson family from?

You can see how Arson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Arson family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Arson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arson 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 Arson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arson. 100% of Arson 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 Arson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arson 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Arson. 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 217 military records available for the last name Arson. For the veterans among your Arson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arson in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arson 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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