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Artwright Family History

Artwright 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: Cartwright, Arkwright, Cartright, Wright, Wainwright, Boatwright

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Where is the Artwright family from?

You can see how Artwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artwright family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Artwright families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Artwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Artwright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artwright 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 Artwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Artwright. 100% of Artwright 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 49 census records available for the last name Artwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artwright 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Artwright. 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 9 military records available for the last name Artwright. For the veterans among your Artwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artwright lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artwright 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Artwright

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