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Aarseth Family History

Aarseth Name 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: Borseth, Halseth, Mauseth, Forseth, Garret, Barrett, Helseth, Seth

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Where is the Aarseth family from?

You can see how Aarseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aarseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Aarseth families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Aarseth's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Aarseth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aarseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aarseth. 50% of Aarseth men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Aarseth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aarseth were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Aarseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarseth 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Aarseth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Aarseth. For the veterans among your Aarseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarseth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Aarseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aarseth in 1958 was 38, and 63 in 2003.

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