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Artsen Family History

Artsen 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: Arntsen, Garten, Arden, Rosen, Parten, Harten, Arlen, Alten, Orten

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Where is the Artsen family from?

You can see how Artsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Artsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Artsen family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Artsen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Artsen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artsen 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 61 census records available for the last name Artsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artsen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Artsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Artsen. For the veterans among your Artsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Artsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Artsen in 1971 was 83, and 30 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artsen 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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