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Arbuthurt Family History

Arbuthurt 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, Arthur, Arthurs, Garbutt, Urquhart, Carruthers, Ruther

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You can see how Arbuthurt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arbuthurt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Arbuthurt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arbuthurt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arbuthurt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Arbuthurt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arbuthurt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Arbuthurt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arbuthurt. For the veterans among your Arbuthurt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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