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Arthrell Family History

Arthrell 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: Gartrell, Cuthrell, Hartell, Bottrell, Cantrell, Orrell, Abrell

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Where is the Arthrell family from?

You can see how Arthrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arthrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Arthrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Arthrell family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arthrell's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Arthrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arthrell 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 Arthrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arthrell. 50% of Arthrell 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%
  • Pipe Fitter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Arthrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arthrell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Arthrell. 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 73 military records available for the last name Arthrell. For the veterans among your Arthrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arthrell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Arthrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Arthrell in 1957 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

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