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Artan Family History

Artan 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: Arman, Artman, Arian, Tan, Martin, Adrian, Alton, Orton, Arras, Organ

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Where is the Artan family from?

You can see how Artan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Artan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Artan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Artan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Artan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Artan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Artan. 100% of Artan men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Artan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artan 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Artan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Artan. For the veterans among your Artan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Artan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Artan in 1967 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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