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Arthey Family History

Arthey Surname Meaning

see Earthy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Arthey family from?

You can see how Arthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arthey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Arthey families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Arthey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Arthey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthey 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 Arthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arthey. 67% of Arthey men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Arthey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arthey were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthey 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Arthey. 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 134 military records available for the last name Arthey. For the veterans among your Arthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthey lifespan?

Average Arthey life expectancy in 1986 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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