Researching James Arthur
Dig into the past of James Arthur using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 6526 people with the Arthur surname? In that year Arthur was ranked number 626 for popularity in the UK. |

The name James means "one who supplants" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of James Arthur on Ancestry
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Arthur ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for James Arthur and the Arthur Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Arthur Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Arthur family tree.
Study Parish Records for James Arthur at Find My Past.
Look at for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of James Arthur using the FreeBMD database.
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Study the LDS Database for records about James Arthur.
Research the Arthur surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Arthur Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 7226 people with the Arthur surname in the UK? Arthur is now ranked number 825 for popularity in the UK. |
Arthur Genealogy Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Search the WikiTree database for user contributed records for James Arthur.
Study MyTrees for information on the Arthur family and people looking to contact living Arthur relations.
Explore One Great Family for Arthur records submitted by people who are already researching the Arthur Family Tree.
Find James Arthur from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Arthur Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Arthur surname using Genealogy.com forums .
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 30382 people with the Arthur surname in the USA? Arthur is ranked number 147 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Arthur Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on James Arthur. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called James Arthur
James Arthur
James Arthur (born 2 March 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle's "Impossible", was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide, making it the most successful winner's single in the show's history.
The follow-up single, "You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You", reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. He released his self-titled debut studio album in November 2013. The album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. After the release of his debut studio album James Arthur, he was involved in a series of controversies which led iTunes to offer refunds for the album.
Arthur parted ways with Simon Cowell's record label Syco in 2014. In 2015, he signed a new deal with Columbia Records to release his second studio album, Back from the Edge, in 2016; he was also re-signed to Syco in 2016. The album's lead single, titled "Say You Won't Let Go" and released in September 2016, saw great success, peaking at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and selling close to 2.7 million copies . Back from the Edge was released on 28 October 2016, and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. On 18 October 2019, after releasing numerous singles throughout the prior two years, Arthur released his third studio album, You; this album debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart. In February 2021, Arthur signed with Columbia Records UK and Columbia Records Germany after Syco had ceased operations.
Source: James Arthur, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Arthur
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