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Arthou Family History

Arthou 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: Arthur, Arth, Amthor, Anthon, Barthol, Arther, Zhou, Anthony, Alton

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Where is the Arthou family from?

You can see how Arthou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthou family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Arthou families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Arthou families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Arthou's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Arthou families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Arthou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthou 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 Arthou. 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 Arthou. For the veterans among your Arthou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthou lifespan?

Average Arthou life expectancy in 1984 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arthou 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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