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Arbuthnott Family History

Arbuthnott Surname Meaning

see Arbuthnot.

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


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Where is the Arbuthnott family from?

You can see how Arbuthnott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbuthnott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arbuthnott families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Arbuthnott families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arbuthnott's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Arbuthnott families in 1911.
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What did your Arbuthnott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Arbuthnott. 100% of Arbuthnott men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Arbuthnott women 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Arbuthnott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arbuthnott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbuthnott 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Arbuthnott. 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 192 military records available for the last name Arbuthnott. For the veterans among your Arbuthnott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arbuthnott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Arbuthnott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Arbuthnott in 1966 was 67, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arbuthnott 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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