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Arbuthnat Family History

Arbuthnat 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, Garbutt, Arbanas, Douthat, Butt, Abraham, Arthur, Abbott

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Where is the Arbuthnat family from?

You can see how Arbuthnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbuthnat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Arbuthnat families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Arbuthnat families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbuthnat's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Arbuthnat families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Arbuthnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbuthnat 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Arbuthnat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arbuthnat. For the veterans among your Arbuthnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbuthnat lifespan?

Average Arbuthnat life expectancy in 1986 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 Arbuthnat 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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