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Artzer Family History

Artzer Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Artz 2 with the agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Artzer family from?

You can see how Artzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Artzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Artzer families living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Artzer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Artzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Artzer 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 Artzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Artzer. 29% of Artzer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Artzer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Artzer were Truck Driver and Poultry Picker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Poultry Picker
    50%

What Artzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Artzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Artzer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Artzer. 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 130 military records available for the last name Artzer. For the veterans among your Artzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Artzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Artzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Artzer in 1952 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Artzer 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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