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Arsi Family History

Arsi 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: Orsi, Barsi, Arai, Tarsi, Mars, Mari, Aro, Ash, Arne, Ali

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Where is the Arsi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arsi 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 Arsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arsi. 50% of Arsi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Arsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arsi 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Arsi. 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 42 military records available for the last name Arsi. For the veterans among your Arsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arsi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Arsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Arsi in 1965 was 81, and 55 in 2004.

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