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Aurther Family History

Aurther 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, Ruther, Gurtler, Luther, Werther, Authier

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Where is the Aurther family from?

You can see how Aurther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aurther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aurther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Aurther families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aurther's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Aurther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aurther 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 Aurther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aurther. 43% of Aurther men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Plumber
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aurther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aurther 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Aurther. 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 43 military records available for the last name Aurther. For the veterans among your Aurther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aurther lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Aurther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aurther in 1972 was 74, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aurther 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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