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Arthofer Family History

Arthofer 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, Hofer, Althoff, Arndorfer, Marthaler

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Where is the Arthofer family from?

You can see how Arthofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthofer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Arthofer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Arthofer families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Arthofer's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Arthofer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthofer 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 Arthofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arthofer. 63% of Arthofer men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Manager
    38%

What Arthofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Arthofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthofer 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Arthofer. 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 240 military records available for the last name Arthofer. For the veterans among your Arthofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthofer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arthofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Arthofer in 1963 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arthofer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthofer 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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