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Arhurst Family History

Arhurst 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: Ashurst, Warhurst, Hurst, Bathurst, Hayhurst, Akehurst, Fairhurst

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Where is the Arhurst family from?

You can see how Arhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arhurst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Arhurst families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arhurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Arhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arhurst 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 Arhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arhurst. 100% of Arhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Arhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arhurst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Arhurst. 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 military records available for the last name Arhurst. For the veterans among your Arhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arhurst lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arhurst

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