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Artiss Family History

Artiss Name Meaning

see Artis .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Artis, Artist, Martis, Riss, Aries, Reiss, Preiss, Garriss, Martins

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Where is the Artiss family from?

You can see how Artiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Artiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Artiss families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Artiss's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Artiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artiss 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 Artiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Artiss. 50% of Artiss men worked as a Painter and 92% of Artiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Artiss were Farm Labourer and Independent. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Independent
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Artiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artiss 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Artiss. 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 88 military records available for the last name Artiss. For the veterans among your Artiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artiss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Artiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Artiss in 1960 was 34, and 61 in 2001.

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