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Arse Family History

Arse 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: Arne, Carse, Arce, Aase, Marse, Barse, Zarse, Barre, Rye, Hare

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Where is the Arse family from?

You can see how Arse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arse families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Arse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arse. 38% of Arse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arse were Wood Setter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Wood Setter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Arse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arse 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Arse. 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 24 military records available for the last name Arse. For the veterans among your Arse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Arse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Arse in 1969 was 92, and 84 in 1990.

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