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Arth Family History

Arth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Art.

Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from a place with this name in Schwyz Canton, Switzerland.

It is also found in Bavaria, south of Regensburg.

These locations may have contributed to the surname's origin.

The name reflects geographical connections in German-speaking regions.

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


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You can see how Arth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Arth families living in Derbyshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Arth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Arth families in 1891.
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What did your Arth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arth. 100% of Arth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arth. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Arth. For the veterans among your Arth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Arth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Arth in 1955 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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