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Arjun Family History

Arjun Surname Meaning

Hindu from the male personal name Arjun reflects a rich cultural heritage.

The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Arjuna.

This term itself is a derivative of a Sanskrit word that means ‘silver’.

Interestingly, it is cognate with the Latin word argentum, which also means silver.

Thus, the name Arjun embodies both cultural and linguistic connections across different traditions.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Arjun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arjun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Arjun families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Arjun family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Arjun's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Arjun families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Arjun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arjun 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Arjun. 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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There are 335 military records available for the last name Arjun. For the veterans among your Arjun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arjun lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Arjun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Arjun in 1967 was 71, and 51 in 2002.

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