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Artist Family History

Artist Surname Meaning

English: alteration by folk etymology of Artis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Artist family from?

You can see how Artist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Artist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Artist families living in Suffolk. This was about 48% of all the recorded Artist's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Artist families in 1891.
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What did your Artist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Artist. 100% of Artist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Artist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artist 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Artist. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Artist. For the veterans among your Artist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Artist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Artist in 1962 was 54, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artist 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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