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Arburthnot Family History

Arburthnot 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: Arbuthnot, Warburton, Aburto, Garbutt, Burhop, Garbarino, Albertson

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Where is the Arburthnot family from?

You can see how Arburthnot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arburthnot family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Arburthnot families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Arburthnot family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Arburthnot's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Arburthnot families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arburthnot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Arburthnot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arburthnot 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Arburthnot. 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 26 military records available for the last name Arburthnot. For the veterans among your Arburthnot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arburthnot lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Arburthnot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Arburthnot in 1973 was 96, and 102 in 2000.

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