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Arthers Family History

Arthers 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: Arthurs, Arther, Arters, Arthur, Anthes, Athens, Archer, Altherr

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Where is the Arthers family from?

You can see how Arthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Arthers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Arthers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Arthers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthers 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 Arthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arthers. 100% of Arthers 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 745 census records available for the last name Arthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthers 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Arthers. 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 105 military records available for the last name Arthers. For the veterans among your Arthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Arthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Arthers in 1971 was 40, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthers 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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