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Arthurton Family History

Arthurton Surname Meaning

variant of the E Anglian name Atherton with lengthening of the initial vowel reflected in the spelling Ar-.

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


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Where is the Arthurton family from?

You can see how Arthurton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthurton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arthurton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Arthurton families living in Norfolk. This was about 85% of all the recorded Arthurton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Arthurton families in 1891.
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What did your Arthurton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Arthurton. 28% of Arthurton men worked as a Contractor and 96% of Arthurton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arthurton were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Contractor
    28%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Gardener
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arthurton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthurton 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Arthurton. 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 Arthurton. For the veterans among your Arthurton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthurton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Arthurton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Arthurton in 1966 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthurton 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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