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Arsins Family History

Arsins 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: Parsons, Artis, Arning, Prins, Aries, Ursin, Martins, Adkins, Arias

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You can see how Arsins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arsins family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Arsins families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Arsins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Arsins families in 1911.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arsins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arsins 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 Arsins. 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 Arsins. For the veterans among your Arsins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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