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Arlher Family History

Arlher 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: Archer, Arther, Alger, Arthur, Alter, Ascher, Alder, Adler, Marler

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Where is the Arlher family from?

You can see how Arlher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arlher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Arlher families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Arlher's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Arlher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Arlher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arlher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Arlher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arlher. For the veterans among your Arlher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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