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Arthurs Family History

Arthurs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Arthur with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Irish (northern): patronymic from Arthur or a variant of McArthur.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arthurs family from?

You can see how Arthurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthurs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arthurs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Arthurs families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Arthurs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Arthurs families in 1891.
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What did your Arthurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arthurs. 11% of Arthurs men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Arthurs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arthurs were Bricklayer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Cowman
    11%
  • Painter decorator
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Arthurs. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Arthurs. For the veterans among your Arthurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthurs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Arthurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Arthurs in 1957 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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