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Arhten Family History

Arhten 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: Garten, Achter, Ashton, Broten, Arden, Parten, Harten, Arlen, Roten

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Where is the Arhten family from?

You can see how Arhten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arhten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arhten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Arhten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arhten families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Arhten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arhten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Arhten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Arhten. For the veterans among your Arhten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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