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Aryus Family History

Aryus 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: Argus, Artus, Arras, Darius, Brus, Prus, Argue, Reus, Rus, Angus

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Where is the Aryus family from?

You can see how Aryus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aryus family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Aryus families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Aryus families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aryus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Aryus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aryus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Aryus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aryus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Aryus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Aryus. For the veterans among your Aryus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aryus lifespan?

Average Aryus life expectancy in 1997 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aryus 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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