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Arther Family History

Arther Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: shortened and altered form of McArthur. English: variant of Arthur.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arther family from?

You can see how Arther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 42 Arther families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Arther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Arther families in 1911.
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What did your Arther ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Arther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arther 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Arther. 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 972 military records available for the last name Arther. For the veterans among your Arther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arther lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Arther in 1963 was 89, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arther 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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