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Artherson Family History

Artherson 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: Atherton, Brotherson, Matherson, Atkerson, Anderson, Peterson

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Where is the Artherson family from?

You can see how Artherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Artherson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 5 Artherson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Artherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Artherson families in 1891.
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What did your Artherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Artherson. 100% of Artherson women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Artherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artherson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Artherson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Artherson. For the veterans among your Artherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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