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Arthe Family History

Arthe 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: Barthe, Garthe, Arth, Arther, Arthur, Arne, Warth, Athy, Argue, Garth

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Where is the Arthe family from?

You can see how Arthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arthe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Arthe family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arthe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Arthe families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Arthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthe 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Arthe. 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 military records available for the last name Arthe. For the veterans among your Arthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Arthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Arthe in 1963 was 68, and 91 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthe 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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