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Arjan Family History

Arjan Surname Meaning

Hindu (Lohana) from Sanskrit arjuna ‘white’; see Arjun.

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


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You can see how Arjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arjan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arjan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Arjan family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Arjan's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Arjan families in 1911.
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What did your Arjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arjan. 100% of Arjan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Arjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arjan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Arjan. 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 643 military records available for the last name Arjan. For the veterans among your Arjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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