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Artest Family History

Artest Surname 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: Artist, Priest, Ernest, Artis, Ares, Arnett, Aries, Test, Argent

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Where is the Artest family from?

You can see how Artest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Artest families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Artest families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Artest's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Artest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Artest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artest 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Artest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Artest. For the veterans among your Artest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Artest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Artest in 1966 was 56, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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