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Arty Family History

Arty 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: Harty, Darty, Art, Artz, Arth, Varty, Carty, Marty, Army, Arey

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Where is the Arty family from?

You can see how Arty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Arty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Arty families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Arty's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Arty families in 1880.
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What did your Arty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arty. 20% of Arty men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Arty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arty were Butler and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Butler
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Arty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arty 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Arty. 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 186 military records available for the last name Arty. For the veterans among your Arty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arty lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Arty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Arty in 1970 was 86, and 74 in 2001.

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