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Arthern Family History

Arthern 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: Arther, Arthur, Archer, Ahern, Altherr, Athearn, Althen, Arter

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Where is the Arthern family from?

You can see how Arthern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Arthern families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Arthern families living in Cheshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Arthern's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Arthern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthern 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 Arthern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arthern. 100% of Arthern 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 554 census records available for the last name Arthern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthern 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 Arthern. 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 14 military records available for the last name Arthern. For the veterans among your Arthern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthern lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arthern

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