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Arthin Family History

Arthin 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: Martin, Arthur, Farthing, Artis, Alphin, Astin, Anthis, Sartin

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Where is the Arthin family from?

You can see how Arthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arthin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Arthin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Arthin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Arthin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthin 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 Arthin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arthin. 100% of Arthin 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 168 census records available for the last name Arthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Arthin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Arthin. For the veterans among your Arthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Arthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arthin in 1972 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthin 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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